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The Principality of Opava (Czech: Opavské knížectví; Polish: Księstwo Opawskie) or Duchy of Troppau (German: Herzogtum Troppau) was a historic territory split off from the Margraviate of Moravia before 1269 by King Ottokar II of Bohemia to provide for his natural son, Nicholas I.
The Principality of Opava or Duchy of Troppau was a historic territory split off from the Margraviate of Moravia before 1269 by King Ottokar II of Bohemia to provide for his natural son, Nicholas I.
Feb 27, 2024 · Generations of Liechtenstein's rulers acquired titles and assets including land in Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Lower Austria, the Duchy of Troppau, Schellenberg, the County of Vaduz and Styria. Most of the land was in suzerainty to a higher ruler so Haus Liechtenstein answered to others.
The following dukedoms are currently held by William, Prince of Wales: Duke of Cornwall is a title automatically held by the Sovereign's eldest son in England. In addition to the dukedom of Cornwall, a peerage, the holder also enjoys a life interest in the Duchy of Cornwall.
The coat of arms consists of six motifs. A heart shield, the golden-red ancestral coat of arms of the Liechtensteins, forms the centre. At the top left is a gold-crowned eagle referring to Silesia; below it is the red and silver coat of arms of the Duchy of Troppau.
The red and silver coat of arms shows the Duchy of Troppau. The black virgin eagle commemorates Prince Gundaker's first wife Agnes of East Frisia. A golden hunting horn hanging from a golden cord in the lower tip of the coat of arms refers to the Duchy of Jägerndorf.
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