Festetics family
Festetics de Tolna or Feštetić in Croatian is the name of a historic family of Hungarian Princes and Counts of Croatian origin. Prominent family during the Austro-Hungarian Empire they are mostly known for the baroque Festetics Palace and the viennese Prince Tasziló Festetics.
On 8 August 1746, Josef and Kristof Festetics added de Tolna to their surname. On 5 November 1766, Josef's eldest son Pal Festetics de Tolna was made a Count by Queen Maria Theresa of Hungary. On 24 February 1772, Kristof's eldest son Pal Festetics de Tolna was made a Count by Queen Maria Theresa of Hungary, who was also Archduchess of Austria and Holy Roman Empress. The title of Count was inheritable by all male-line descendants.
On 21 June 1911, Count Tassilo Festetics de Tolna was made a Prince with the style Serene Highness by King Francis Joseph I of Hungary. His grandson, Prince Georg is the current head of the house.
In 1973 Dénes Festetics de Tolna was incorporated in the Dutch nobility with the title of Count; the title of Count is inheritable by all male-line descendants.Notable members
Among the other prominent members of the family are:
Festetics may also refer to:
