Description
The Lords of Valkenburg or Valkenburg came from Voeren and Heinsberg in the greater Aachen area and were closely related to the Dukes of Limburg, the Counts of Monschau, the Lords of Heinsberg and the Counts of Leiningen-Dagsburg. The first lord of Valkenburg from 1075 was Thibald of Voeren or de Fouron, † 1106. He first resided in today's Oud-Valkenburg, which was mentioned for the first time on February 15, 1041 under the name Falchenberch in a deed of gift from the German Emperor Henry III. This Thibald von Voeren built the high castle in Valkenburg, which was to become the center of the dominion of Valkenburg. By marriage the lords of Heinsberg inherited this dominion. The castle was destroyed for the first time in 1122, because Goswin I of Heinsberg and Valkenburg had rebelled against the Emperor Henry V. Under his son Goswin II the castle was destroyed again by order of the emperor. Goswin III had a very good relationship with Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, at whose court he often stayed. In 1352 Jan I, the last lord of Valkenburg, died. There were only female direct descendants. This resulted in the Valkenburg Succession Dispute (1352-1364) mainly between the creditor Reinhard von Schönforst, who sold Valkenburg and Euskirchen to the Duchy of Jülich in 1355. Duke Wilhelm von Jülich had the dominion of Valkenburg elevated to a county in 1357. In 1364 he sold the land of Valkenburg to Wenceslas I of Luxembourg, Duke of Brabant. It thus became one of the lands of Übermaas.
One of the female direct descendants and pretenders mentioned above was Elisa of Valkenburg, nun in the monastery of Reichenstein, where her brother, Jan I, is also buried. She was so impressed by the events that she left the monastery and returned to Valkenburg convinced that she was mistress of Valkenburg. She lives on in tradition as the "maiden without a head" who wanders about the castle at night in her Premonstratensian habit, in mourning for her lost inheritance. The descendants of Reinhard von Schönforst are able to hold on to the dominion of Monschau until their extinction in 1433, and Simon III of Sponheim - Vianden, who is able to take over Saint Vith and Bütgenbach.
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When you order an accessory, you will automatically receive all ordered certificates printed in a gift folder together with the printed booklet "Noble Society - My Noble Title".
You can order our accessories directly together with your noble title. In each noble title you will find the option "Shipping as PDF" or "Printing and shipping". Please choose print, then a menu will open where you can choose more items
Golden ID Card
The ID card has the size of a business card and is made of aluminum. The front is printed in gold color and contains your title and coat of arms. A wonderful accessory that should not be missing in any wallet of a nobleman. Use the ID Card for example also to "identify" yourself in the hotel or restaurant.
Honorary membership in the Noble Society Association
We confirm your honorary membership with a magnificent certificate. The membership does not include any subsequent costs, with the one-time contribution it is valid for life.
Coins - your own currency
On one side of the coins is shown the value. For the silver coins this is 1 thaler, for the gold coins 10 thalers. On the other side you will find prominently your coat of arms and your name and title.
Detail:
The coins have a diameter of 30mm and are silver or gold color, high gloss. Both sides are engraved by us with a high quality special engraving machine.
The value of the coins in Irish lord titles is taken from the medieval currency of Ireland:
1 Coróin corresponds to 5 Shillings = 1 Crown
1 Sabhran equals 20 Shillings = 1 Sovereign
Your own wine
You will receive either one or two bottles of red or white wine with your very own personal label. On this you will find your coat of arms, as well as your title and name. You will receive matching wine glasses engraved with your title, coat of arms and name.
Your coat of arms on stretcher frame
Coat of arms on stretcher frame is 60cm x 60cm and an incredible eye-catcher in the living room or office.
Embossing pliers with coat of arms
With the embossing pliers you can easily and stylishly emboss your stationery with your coat of arms
Self inking stamp with coat of arms
The stamp colors itself via the built-in ink pad. With this you can effortlessly stamp your coat of arms on your documents
Small set with mouse pad, keychain and bumper sticker
This set includes a mouse pad, a keychain and a bumper sticker, all printed or engraved with your coat of arms.
Details:
- Key ring: size about 8.5 x 3.4 cm, material: zinc alloy metal and textile label, high quality laser engraving.
- Car sticker: This sticker comes in the outline of your coat of arms and is specially processed so that it is resistant to outdoor use.
- Mouse pad with coat of arms: Textile mouse pad, 230 x 190 mm, thickness 5 mm
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