Freedericksz family coat of arms
Freedericksz in History and Culture
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Branches

Over generations the family divided into distinct branches, each associated with a region and a particular chapter of the family's history.

Freedericksz family coat of arms
Freedericksz family coat of arms
from the 16th century

The Baltic Branch

Settled along the Baltic coast, the senior line held merchant houses in the Hanseatic sphere before entering imperial service.

Freedericksz family coat of arms
from the 17th century

The Swedish Branch

Departed for Sweden under royal appointment, holding estates in Uppland and offices at the court of Stockholm.

Freedericksz family coat of arms
from the 18th century

The Russian Branch

Entered imperial service after the Treaty of Nystad; elevated to baronial rank and settled about St. Petersburg.

Freedericksz family coat of arms
from the 20th century

The Émigré Branch

Formed after 1917 by descendants who settled in Paris, Berlin, and later New York, preserving the family archives abroad.