- See also Treskow (noble family) and Tresckow, Pennsylvania
Tresckow is a German aristocratic family originating from Mark Brandenburg and belonging to the German nobility dating back to the middle ages (German: Uradel). A prominent branch of the family is known as Treskow and acquired substantial land and wealth in the 18th and 19th century.[1][2]
The family was first mentioned in 1336, when Hinricus Treskowe, Lord of Buckow, was mentioned.[3][4]
General and anti-Nazi conspirator Henning von Tresckow was one of the prime movers behind what led to the 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler.
- ^ Neues allgemeines deutsches Adels-Lexicon vol. 9, pp. 267-269
- ^ Neues preußisches Adelslexicon, vol. 4, pp. 273-274
- ^ Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Adelslexikon Band XV, Band 134 der Gesamtreihe, pp. 9-11
- ^ Stadtarchiv Brandenburg, Adolph Friedrich Johann Riedel: Codex diplomaticus Brandenburgensis. A VIII p. 248