Ulfeldt

Ulfeldt is the name of an Danish-German noble family. It was mentioned as early as the end of the 14th century, but went extinct in male line in 1769. Family members held the title of Count.

Ulfeldt family Coat of arms

Notable members

Jacob Ulfeldt (1535–1593), Danish diplomat and member of the Privy Council from 1565
Corfits Ulfeldt (naval officer) (died 1644), Danish naval officer, a cousin of the more famous Corfitz Ulfeldt (1606–1664)
Corfitz Ulfeldt (1606–1664), Danish statesman, was the son of the chancellor Jacob Ulfeldt
Leonora Christina Ulfeldt (1621–1698), the daughter of King Christian IV of Denmark and wife of Corfitz Ulfeldt
Anton Corfiz Ulfeldt (1699-1769), grandson of Corfitz Ulfeldt (1606–1664), foreign minister of the Austrian Empire.

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