Lewenhaupt family explained

Surname:Lewenhaupt
Coat Of Arms:Lewenhaupt - Grevlig - Nr. 2.jpg
Coat Of Arms Caption:Family coat of arms
Type:Swedish noble family
Country:Sweden

Lewenhaupt is the name of an old Swedish noble family, whose members occupied significant military and political positions in the Kingdom of Sweden.

History

Lewenhaupt is the Germanized name of the Swedish Leijonhufvud noble family. They were granted baronial title in Sweden. The baronial branch was 1568 granted the title of Count. Branches of the family still exist in Sweden.

Notable members