Kinsky
The House of Kinsky (formerly Vchynští, sg. Vchynský in Czech; later (in modern Czech) Kinští, sg. Kinský; German: Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau) is a prominent Czech noble family originating from the Kingdom of Bohemia. During the Thirty Years' War, the Kinsky family rose from minor nobles to comital rank (1628) and later princely status (1747) under the rule of the Habsburgs. The family, recorded in the Almanach de Gotha, is considered to have been one of the most illustrious of Austria-Hungary.
| Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau | |
|---|---|
Arms of the House of Kinsky | |
| Country | Bohemia Holy Roman Empire Austrian Empire Austro-Hungarian empire |
| Founded | 1237 |
| Current head | Karl, 12th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau |
| Titles | Imperial Counts Princes of the Holy Roman Empire (honorary, one branch) Austro-Hungarian Princes |
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