Freytag-Loringhoven

Freytag-Loringhoven

Freytag-Loringhoven

Baltic German noble family

The Freytag von Loringhoven is a German noble family that originated in Westphalia. It was an Uradel family whose name is also spelled as Vrydach, Frydag, Freydag and various other slightly different spellings.

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History

The surname was first documented in 1198 and 1217.

At the end of the 13th century, Westphalian nobles, including members of the Freytags, moved to Prussia and Livonia to fight for and with the Teutonic Order to spread Christianity.

Notable members

References

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    "Freytag Evert". The Righteous Among the Nations Database. Yad Vashem. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
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