Lobkowicz family
| House of Lobkowicz Lobkovicové | |
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| Country | Kingdom of Bohemia (origin) |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Founder | Mikuláš chudý z Újezda |
| Current head | William Lobkowicz (current prominent figure) |
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The House of Lobkowicz (Lobkovicové in modern Czech, sg. z Lobkovic; Lobkowitz in German) is an important Bohemian noble family that dates back to the 14th century and is one of the oldest noble families of the region. Over the centuries, the family expanded their possessions through marriage with the most powerful families of the region, which resulted in gaining vast territories all across central Europe. Due to that, and despite the Czech roots, the family was also incorporated into the German, Austrian and Belgian nobility.