Ripperda
| Ripperda | |
|---|---|
| noble family | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Titles | Baron Duke |
| Estate(s) | Castle Vorden Castle Weldam Castle Ellerburg Castle Boxbergen Castle Petkum Castle Hengelo |
| Cadet branches | Ripperda tot Farmsum Ripperda tot Winsum Ripperda tot Oosterwijtwert Ripperda tot Peize Ripperda tot Beurse Ripperda tot Boxbergen Ripperda tot Weldam Ripperda tot Vorden von Ripperda zu Venhaus von Ripperda-Ellerburg von Ripperda zu Petkum von Ripperda-Cosyn de Ripperda |
The Ripperda family is an old and prominent family that belonged to the German, Austrian, Spanish and Dutch nobility. Members of this family have played a major role in European history as soldiers, politicians and diplomats.