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
- 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”
- The Princes of Pless and the Wealth of Silesian CoalOne of the things I like most most about reading about Europe’s historic dukes and princes are the stories that completely transcend nationalism or politicalContinue reading “The Princes of Pless and the Wealth of Silesian Coal”
- Malaspina-Cybo dukes of Massa and princes of CarraraThere’s a strange corner of northwest Italy where the Apennine mountain chain crashes into the sea creating narrow valleys and deep seaports that were contestedContinue reading “Malaspina-Cybo dukes of Massa and princes of Carrara”
