Von Firmian
The Firmian family was an ancient and influential Austrian noble family hailing from Tyrol, first documented in the 10th century. Members of the family held many important ecclesiastical and political positions within the Holy Roman Empire. On 20 September 1749 they were awarded with the title of Count by Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor.[1] Their ancestral seat was Sigmundskron Castle.
Notable members[edit]
- Karl Joseph von Firmian (1716–1782), Austrian noble, Plenipotentiary of Lombardy to the Austrio-Hungarian Empire
- Leopold Anton von Firmian (1679–1744), Bishop of Lavant, Bishop of Seckau and Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg
- Leopold Ernst von Firmian (1708–1783), Austrian bishop and cardinal
- Leopold Maximilian von Firmian (1766–1831), Bishop of Lavant, Archbishop of Salzburg
See also[edit]
- Nick de Firmian (born 1957), American chess player and Grandmaster
- Firman
- Firmiana
- Firmin
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