Von Hügel


The Hügel family is a German noble family originating in Württemberg.

History

In 1790, members of the younger branch of the Hügel family were elevated to the rank of Imperial Baron by Emperor Leopold II, while members of the elder branch of the family were raised to the same rank by Emperor Francis II in 1801.
On 13 June 1879, the elder branch of the family was raised to the hereditary title of Count in the Kingdom of Württemberg by King Charles I. This comital branch of the Hügel family was closely related to the Dukes of Teck, a morganatic line of the House of Württemberg. Countess Amalie von Hügel was the paternal aunt of Queen Mary.

Notable members