Lerchenfeld (noble family)

The Lerchenfeld family is an ancient German noble family originating from Bavaria, whose members held significant positions within the Holy Roman Empire, Kingdom of Bavaria, Poland and Russia.

The first known member was Wernhard (Bernardus) de Lerchinfelt who was mentioned in 1070.

February 1653, while the elder branch of the family got elevated to the title of Imperial Count on 20.

March 1698 by Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor with the name Lerchenfeld auf Köfering und Schönberg.

March 1770 by Emperor Joseph II and started the line called Lerchenfeld-Prennberg.