Poitz is a Finnish, now extinct noble family, known since the 15th century. It is said to be of Pomeranian origin. Niklis Poitz received a letters patent of noble freedom (frälse) from Erik Axelsson Tott on 18 October 1463. The family owned the Poitsila manor in Vehkalahti, in the area of present-day Hamina. The Poitz family was admitted to the Swedish House of Nobility in 1636 under number 246. It became extinct probably in 1723.
Sources
- Poitz nr 246 - Gustaf Elgenstierna, Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor 1925-36. (in Swedish)
External links
- Poitz, noble family Europeana heraldica, National Archives of Finland
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