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Frederick I of Celje, also Frederick I of Cilli ( German: Friedrich I. von Cilli, Slovene: Friderik I. Celjski; c. 1300 – 21 March 1359), was a Styrian free noble (roughly equivalent to a baron) who became the first Count of Celje, founding a noble house that would dominate Slovenian and Croatian history in the first half of the 15th century.
- title established
- Žovnek Castle
- April 1341 - 1359
- Hermann I
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.
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Frederick I of Celje, also Frederick I of Cilli , was a Styrian free noble who became the first Count of Celje, founding a noble house that would dominate Slovenian and Croatian history in the first half of the 15th century.
Celje Castle was not only the most important castle in Slovenia, but in the entire eastern Alps. The first Count of Celje to move to the Celje Old Castle with his wife and four children was Frederick I.
Apr 27, 2022 · Frederic I, count of Celje, a son of Ulric I of Sannegg and Katharina, countess of Heunburg, continued the Sanneg dynasty and is regarded to be the founding father of the lineage of the Counts of Celje. In various deeds from 1313 to 1341 he keeps being referred to as Frederic of Sanek, baron.
Sep 4, 2017 · The Counts of Celje were the most known residents of Celje Castle. The most influential noble family in Slovenian history was first known under the name Lords of Sanneck. In 1341, Frederick I was named Count of Celje by the Emperor Louis IV and with that the great era of the Counts of Celje began.
