Dukes and Princes
History and Heritage of Europe’s top aristocrats
On this site you will find short histories about the families of the princes and dukes of Europe, from the middle ages to the present
You will also find information about the heritage these families left behind, some still worth a visit, some long vanished.
Genealogical Histories – latest posts
- Yusupov and Urusov: Russian princes with the hearts of Mongol warriorsOne of the most colourful characters from the period of the Russian Revolution was Prince Felix Yusupov. A bon vivant and cabaret cross-dresser, one ofContinue reading “Yusupov and Urusov: Russian princes with the hearts of Mongol warriors”
- Dukes of Roxburghe: Guardians of the BordersIn July 2014, one of the last grand dames of the aristocratic age of British society passed away, having lived nearly a century. Such wasContinue reading “Dukes of Roxburghe: Guardians of the Borders”
- Spanish Mavericks: Ripperdá, Godoy, RiánsaresSome of the most fun stories about dukes and princes in European history are about those who seem to come from nowhere, gain the veryContinue reading “Spanish Mavericks: Ripperdá, Godoy, Riánsares”
