The House of Ulfeldt is the name of an old and distinguished Dano-German noble family. The family was represented by several royal Danish councilors during the 15th and 16th century, when the family was among the most influential in
Denmark.
History
The family was first mentioned in a written document from 1186, with the name Strange, but in the 16th century they began to call themselves Ulfeldt after the family coat of arms. Family members held the title of
Count in Denmark and
Imperial Count within the
Holy Roman Empire, but went extinct in male line in 1769.
Notable members
Anton Corfiz Ulfeldt (1699–1769), Austrian politician and diplomat of Danish descent
Leonora Christina Ulfeldt (1621–1698), the daughter of King Christian IV of Denmark and wife of Count Corfitz Ulfeldt
Mogens Ulfeldt (1569–1616), Danish naval officer and landowner
References
Surname list
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