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Ziemscy

Ziemscy are a historical Polish noble family of Prussian origin. The family was first mentioned in the 14th century and was associated with the Masurian region of Prussia. The name is derived from the Polish word "źiemski" meaning "earthly", "mortal".

The Ziemscy family was known for their military service to the Teutonic Knights and later to the

The Ziemscy family owned several estates in the Masurian region, including the town of Giżycko. They were

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ziemscy family's influence and power began to decline, although they

Today, the Ziemscy family's legacy can be found in the region's history, culture, and architecture. While some

Polish
Crown.
They
held
various
titles
and
office,
including
nobilitary
seats
in
the
Masurian
region.
One
notable
member
of
the
Ziemscy
family
was
Antoni
Ziemiec,
who
fought
in
the
Polish-Swedish
War
of
1701-1718.
He
was
awarded
the
title
of
Count
for
his
military
service.
also
patrons
of
the
arts
and
architecture,
with
several
notable
buildings
and
monuments
bearing
the
family's
crest
or
coat
of
arms.
continued
to
play
a
role
in
Polish
society.
The
family's
estates
were
nationalized
during
the
partitions
of
Poland,
and
many
family
members
emigrated
abroad.
Some
descendants
of
the
Ziemscy
family
continued
to
live
in
the
Masurian
region
and
maintained
their
nobility
titles.
branches
of
the
family
have
preserved
their
coat
of
arms
and
nobility
titles,
much
of
the
family's
history
remains
documented
in
local
historical
records
and
linguistic
studies.