| Henckel von Donnersmarck | |
|---|---|
 Princely arms of the family | |
| Country |  Germany Austria Poland |
| Place of origin | Spiš, Upper Hungary (now in Slovakia) |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Founder | Henckel de Quintoforo |
| Titles | Baron Henckel von Donnersmarck Count Henckel von Donnersmarck Prince von Donnersmarck |
| Traditions | Catholicism Lutheranism |
| Estate(s) | Neudeck Castle Romolkwitz Castle Wolfsberg Castle Palais Henckel von Donnersmarck |
The Henckel von Donnersmarck family is an Austro-German noble family that originated in the former region of Spiš in Upper Hungary (now in Slovakia). The founder of the family was Henckel de Quintoforo in the 14th century. The original seat of the family was in Donnersmarck (Slovak: Spišský Štvrtok), which was then within the Kingdom of Hungary but is now part of Slovakia. The family was ennobled in 1607 by Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor. Members of the family were granted other noble titles and privileges in 1636 by Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1651 by Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Austria, in 1661 by Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, and in 1901 by Wilhelm II, German Emperor. In 1531, the family moved to Silesia. They were expelled from Silesia, along with other German families, in 1945 by the Soviet Army and settled in Germany and Austria.