Schimmelpenninck (family)

Schimmelpenninck
noble family
Country Netherlands
Titles count, baron, jonkheer
Founded 15th century
Ethnicity Dutch

Schimmelpenninck is the name of two families belonging to the Dutch nobility.

History

The first recorded members of the family lived in the 15th century Zutphen and belonged to the political elite of that city.

Two branches exist nowadays:

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of the family is two crossed, black keys on a silver surface.

Notable members

Literature

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