Dukes of Saxe-Lauenburg as an example of 17th century aristocracy in Bohemia

Abstract

Julius Henry, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg was among those who obtained a dominion in Bohemia during the Thirty Years' War. He and his son belong to the richest aristocrats in the land what was reflected in their representation and building activity.

This paper is trying to introduce some interesting moments to motivate further research about this family which should be included in the early modern aristocracy discussion.

Keywords

• Dukes of Saxe-Lauenburg
• Aristocracy
• the Thirty Years´ War
• Gardens
• Ostrov
• Zákupy