House of Schoenaich-Carolath

The House of Schönaich-Carolath or Schoenaich-Carolath is an ancient German noble family from Lower Lusatia, a branch of which came to Silesia in the 16th century. The Silesian branch was elevated to the rank of Imperial Count in 1700 and to the rank of Prince in the Kingdom of Prussia, in 1741.

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