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The Counts of Celje (Slovene: Celjski grofje) or the Counts of Cilli (German: Grafen von Cilli; Hungarian: cillei grófok) were the most influential late medieval noble dynasty on the territory of present-day Slovenia.
The Counts of Cilli or Celje represent the most important medieval aristocratic and ruling house with roots and territory in present-day Slovenia. When the house died out its head held the rank of prince of the Holy Roman Empire and many other titles in territories of present-day Central Europe.
Countess Anna Von Schaunberg comtesse was born in 1358, in Celje, Slovenia, Yugoslavia as the daughter of Enrico Duca Di Sagan E Di Glogau and CATERINA D'AUSTRIA. She had at least 1 son and 3 daughters with nádor II.Miklós Garay Bánfi. She died in 1396, at the age of 38, and was buried in Celje, Slovenia.
- Female
- Nádor II.Miklós Garay Bánfi
- Celje, Slovenia, Yugoslavia
The Counts of Celje are a story of a rapid rise. At their peak of power, they owned more than 120 castles and estates. They became one of the most influential dynasties of medieval Europe. This brought not only more allies but also rivals. The Habsburgs were among the main ones.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Countesses of Celje. This category lists the Countesses consort of Cilli (Celje).
Category:Countesses of Celje ... Catherine of Bosnia, Countess of Cilli (1 F) E. Elizabeth of Frankopan (1 C, 1 F) V. Veronika of Desenice (1 C, 2 F)
The Old Castle of Celje is best known as the home of the Counts of Celje, the country’s most influential dynasty. Memories of the past have been retained through exciting legends, exhibitions and interactive experiences.
