Draft:House of Langfeld

• Comment: Quote: "The modern members of the family [...] are actively involved in various professional sectors, including the fashion industry, legal professions, and the medical field". If this means "The modern members of the family [...] have jobs in fashion, law, medicine and elsewhere", then say so; if it means something else, then what?
  As it is, this -- and indeed the whole of the section "Modern era" -- sounds as if it's from a PR puff.
  Well, no surprise, as the only references provided for "Modern era" are to a PR puff.
  The other sections of this draft are problematic too. The draft shows little promise of future success. Hoary (talk) 22:58, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: More inline citations are required, particularly on paragraphs that don't contain any references. Utopes _{(talk / cont)} 18:00, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: There's no reason to consider either material at LinkedIn or a document posted to Google Docs "reliable". (I haven't looked at the other sources that are cited.) Hoary (talk) 11:31, 7 June 2024 (UTC)

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The House of Langfeld is an aristocratic family with origins in the Netherlands, currently in located in Germany. The House of Langfeld is also know under the last name Barry.

Origins and early history

The House of Langfeld (Langenfeld) is an aristocratic family with origins near the boarder between the Netherlands and Germany. The family was first thought to be have been established in 1348, with the construction of their family house. In 1356, the family relocated to what later became the Duchy of Jülich-Berg. This information was only later recovered and documented on April 21, 1486 by the earldom of Ravensberg.

The family established their residence in Wachtendonk-Wankum, occupying the House of Langenfeld.

History

In 1532 the House of Langfeld was inherited by Gaert von Erp who was part of another aristocratic family, who later became part of the Spee family . The Langfeld family continued to hold their titles. Despite this period of obscurity. A notable historical figure connected to the House of Langfeld is Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld, a Jesuit priest and critic of witch trials.

Titles and lands

Throughout its history, members of the House of Langfeld have held the titles of count or earl, referred to in German as "Graf". The primary estate associated with the family was the House Langenfeld. This estate served as the central residence until its acquisition in 1532.

Notable members and contributions

The House of Langfeld, through its association with the Spee family, is linked to Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld, a notable historical figure. Friedrich Spee was a Jesuit priest, poet, and an outspoken critic of the witch trials that took place during his time. His work in literature and his advocacy for human rights have left a lasting impact on German history.

Symbols and heraldry

The heraldic symbols of the House of Langfeld include a coat of arms featuring a silver lion on a blue field. This design reflects the family's historical roots and their noble status. The family motto, "Fortitudo et Sapientia" (Strength and Wisdom), is inscribed on their coat of arms. This inscription is not included on the provided image of the coat of arms.

Modern era

Currently, the family resides in Berlin, Germany, where they are also known under the last name Barry. It is here where they created their private equity firm “Langfeld Family Holdings” . Members of the family work as doctors, lawyers, and within the fashion industry. The family engages in cultural activities, supporting educational initiatives in Berlin.