Barony of Holckenhavn explained

Barony of Holckenhavn
Creation Date:4 October 1671[1]
First Holder:Eiler Holck
Last Holder:Mogens Conrad Christian Holck
Extinction Date:1921
Family Seat:Holckenhavn Castle

The Barony of Holckenhavn was a Danish majorat on the island of Funen, which existed from 1671 to 1921.[1]

History

The Barony of Holckenhavn was established on 4 October 1671 by King Christian V of Denmark for Eiler Holck, a member of the noble family of Holck.[2] It consisted of the manor of Holckenhavn. The holder of the barony carried the title of enfeoffed baron (Danish: [[lensbaron]]).

The county was inherited by members of the Holck family during its entire existence. It was dissolved in 1921.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Danske Len (1916), p. 1-10.
  2. Danmarks Adels Aarbog (1925).