Van Hoensbroeck
| Van Hoensbroeck | |
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| noble family | |
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| Country |
 Netherlands Germany
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| Titles | marquess, baron |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Founder | Nicolaes Hoen |
| Ethnicity | Dutch, German |
Van Hoensbroeck (in German: Hoensbroech) is an aristocratic family with medieval origins in the town of Hoensbroek near Heerlen in Limburg, Netherlands.
Nicolaes Hoen is the first known ancestor of the family; he was killed in the Battle of Baesweiler in 1371. During many centuries, the family owned and lived on Hoensbroek Castle, which can still be visited today. They played an important social and political role in the region.
In the Netherlands a comital cadet branch survives. In Germany, the family continues to thrive as Marquess & Marchioness and counts von und zu Hoensbroech.
Nine counts were killed in action (KIA) during the Second World War:
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