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4 unusual facts about Almanach de Gotha


Betsy von Furstenberg

Though some published sources have described Betsy von Furstenberg as a countess, she is in fact a Freiin (baroness) by birth, according to the last published issue of the Almanach de Gotha.

Gianni Nicchi

Authorities issued 52 arrest warrants against the top echelon of Cosa Nostra in the city of Palermo (Operation Gotha).

Polish heraldry

Such publications, akin to Almanach de Gotha or Gelre Armorial and descended from the tradition of rolls of arms, appeared in Poland regularly from 15th century onwards.

Rafał de Weryha-Wysoczański

Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Adelige Häuser XXX, vol 145, Limburg an der Lahn 2008 (Contributor), ISBN 978-3-7980-0845-8.



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