The Olfers family or von Olfers is a German noble family, belonging to the briefadel, originated from Prince-Bishopric of Münster.
History
editThe family was first ennobled on 27 August 1803 by Francis II in Vienna, when they became part of the nobility of the Holy Roman Empire. On 15 May 1804, they also became part of the nobility of Prussia.[1] Members of the family distinguished themselves as bankers, politicians and diplomats.
Notable members
edit- Hedwig von Olfers, child of Ignaz von Olfers and spouse of Heinrich Abeken
- Ignaz von Olfers (1793–1871), German naturalist, historian, and diplomat
- Marie von Olfers (1826–1924), German writer, illustrator, and salonnière
- Sibylle von Olfers (1881–1916), German art teacher, nun, author, and illustrator
See also
edit- Steve Olfers (b. 1982), Dutch former footballer
References
edit- ^ Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Adelslexikon Band X, Seite 15, Band 119 der Gesamtreihe, C. A. Starke Verlag, Limburg (Lahn) 1999, ISBN 3-7980-0819-1.
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