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The Thurn und Taxis Family
The family history can be traced back to the early 12th century. The Counts de la Torre or Torriani settled in Cornello near Bergamo after the struggle for control of the city of Milan. They are, according to family legends at least, considered the forerunners of the Taxis. Emperor Ferdinand III recognised the Taxis as descendants of the Counts de la Torre and gave them license to use their coat of arms and name in addition to their previous heraldry. The tower (Torre) of the Torriani is joined by the badger (Tasso) of the Taxis. The family has been known as the Thurn und Taxis since 1650.
Prince Albert
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Princess Mariae Gloria
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Princess Maria Theresia
Princess Elisabeth
History of the Thurn und Taxis Family
The family history can be traced back to the early 12th century. The Counts de la Torre or Torriani settled in Cornello near Bergamo after the struggle for control of the city of Milan. They are, according to family legends at least, considered the forerunners of the Taxis.