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Language(s) | German |
Region of origin | Bergisches Land and Berg |
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Variant form(s) | Nesselrath, Nesselröden |
The House of Nesselrode is an old German noble family originating in the Duchy of Berg. Over the centuries, the family expanded their possessions through marriage with the most powerful families of the region. As a former ruling family they belonged to the small circle of Uradel (ancient nobility).