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Brauner family

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Brauner
Bruun, Braun
Baronial coat of arms
Country Sweden
Place of originFagerhult, Högsby Municipality, Småland
FounderJohan Brauner [sv]
TitlesKnight (1715)
Freiherr (1731)

Brauner is a Swedish noble family, with eldest primogenitor the vicar Nicolaus Brodderi Braun (1617-1692) in Madesjö, Nybro, Diocese of Växjö.

The County Governor sv:Johan Brauner (1668-1743) was ennobled (n:o 1490) in 1715 by King Charles XII of Sweden; elevated to Freiherr in 1731 by King Frederick I of Sweden.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Gabriel Anrep, Svenska adelns Ättar-taflor