The Hügel family is a German noble family originating from Württemberg. In 1790, members of the younger branch of the family were elevated to the rank of Imperial Baron by Leopold II, while in 1801 members of the elder line of family were raised to the same rank by Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor. On 13 June 1879 members of the elder branch of the family were raised to the hereditary title of Count in the Kingdom of Württemberg by King Charles I.[1][2] This comital branch of the Hügel family was closely related to the Dukes of Teck, morganatic branch of the House of Württemberg. Countess Amalie von Hügel was paternal aunt of Queen Mary.

Coat of arms of Counts von Hügel

Notable members

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  • Baron Johann Andres von Hügel (1734–1807), Württemberg General who was elevated to the rank of Baron in 1801.
    • Johann Christian Friedrich von Hügel (b. 1764)
    • Baron Ernst von Hügel (1774–1848), Württemberg General and Minister of War.
    • August Ferdinand von Hügel (1775–1837)
  • Matthias Hügel (d. 1782), Electoral Trier Chamberlain; married Anna Gertrud Dötsch
    • Baron Johann Aloys Josef von Hügel (1753–1825), diplomat, statesman and imperial commissioner at the Perpetual Reichstag in Regensburg, who was elevated to Baron of the Holy Roman Empire in 1791; married Susanne Holthoff (1768–1837)

Former properties

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Paul Julius von Hügel, Graf". 30 September 1872.
  2. ^ http://w.genealogy.euweb.cz/titles/h.html
  3. ^ Anna Homolatsch My Heritage
  4. ^ "Descendants of Countess Amalie von Hugel".