The Holy Roman Sievers family's coat of arms
The Russian Sievers family's coat of arms

The Sievers family is a prominent Baltic-German noble family that also belonged to the Russian nobility.

History

They owned a number of estates in the present-day Baltic States, including the Wenden Castle. It originated from the Duchy of Holstein. The family was awarded with the title of Imperial Count in 1760 by Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor.[1]

Notable members

References


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