Dincklage

Dincklage (German pronunciation: [ˈdɪŋkˌlaːɡə]) is the name of a German family of Westphalian ancient nobility from Dinklage near Vechta, Lower Saxony. There are currently still two lines of the family: the Campe line and the Schulenburg line. The family is first attested 1231 with Johannes de Thinclage.[1] The males of the family carry the title Baron or Freiherr.

House of Dincklage
CountryGermany
Founded1231
FounderJohannes de Thinclage
TitlesBaron, Freiherr
Estate(s)Dinklage, Lower Saxony
Cadet branchesCampe line, Schulenburg line

Further reading

  • G. Sudendorf: Geschichte der Herren von Dincklage. Osnabrück / Hannover, 1842, part 11844, part 2.
  • Gothaisches Genealogisches Taschenbuch. Freiherren. 1861–1942.
  • Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels. 37/1966
  • Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Adelslexikon vol. II, vol. 58 of the series, C. A. Starke Verlag, Limburg (Lahn) 1974, ISSN 0435-2408

References

  1. Westfälisches Urkundenbuch, Bd III, Nr 293
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