Tucher von Simmelsdorf

Tucher Epitaph
Tucher-Altar Piece in the Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
Hans Tucher, by Durer
Tobias Tucher, judge in Nurmberg
Crest of Tucher and Ursel, St. James' Church, Antwerp
Heraldic Crest

Tucher von Simmelsdorf ,Tucher, Tucerius, Ducher or Freiherren Tucher von Simmelsdorf[1] is a noble German catholic family, originating from Nurnberg and Simmelsdorf, both in Bavaria. They played an import part in the economic an cultural develmpoment of the city and other European cities.[2] Most famous is the branch that moved to Antwerp in the 15th century.

German Branch

The origin of this noble family of Nurmberg is considered Konrard (Cunradt) Tucher, who died in 1326. He was married to Gertruud Holzberger. Their heraldic crest of black and gold, and has a black moor and motto: Sincere et Constanter (sincere and steadfast). The Tucher are important for the economic golden age of Nuremberg and spread to Lyon, Antwerp, Geneva and Venice. In the 19th century the family continuous to brew, local famed beer.

Anton I Tucher von Simmelsdorf, (1412–1476),

    1. Hans XI Tucher von Simmelsdorf , (1456-1536), Called Schnupfer.[3] married in 1482 to Felicitas Rieter, (1466-1514).
    2. Anton II Tucher von Simmelsdorf, (1458-1524 ) Lord mayor of Nuremberg.[4] and founder of the Angelic Salutation.
      1. Lienhardt Tucher von Simmelsdorf, (1524-1568).[5]
    3. Sixtus Tucher von Simmelsdorf, (1459-1507).[6] Married to Anna Reich (died 1493).[7]
      1. Lienhardt II Tucher von Simmelsdorf (1487-1568), married Magdalen Stromer.
    4. Martin Tucher von Simmelsdorf (1460–1528), married to Margareta Imhoff.[8]
      1. Lorenz Tucher von Simmelsdorf (1490–1554)
    5. Nikolaus Tucher von Simmelsdorf (1464-1521), married in 1492 to Elsbeth Pusch,(1473-1517)[9], painted by Durer.[10]

Flemish Branch

The Flemish branch descendts from the branch of Andreas Tucher, his son Berthold Tucher (1454-1519) died in Eisleben and had multiple children whom left Nurnberg and spread in Europe.[11] His eldest son Lazarus moved to Antwerp.[12] His descendants belonged to the most powerful people of Antwerpen and became mayors. His descendants married into important Flemish families, and resided in Tanghof Castle, Kontich.

  1. Lazarus I Tucher von Simmelsdorf, (1492-1563), son of Berthold : imperial conseillor. Married to Jacqueline Coquiel.[13]
    1. Ambrosius Tucher, knight. Married Mary of Ursel, daughter of Lancelot II of Ursel.
      1. Robert I Tucher, married Jullianne Schetz, niece of Erasmus II Schetz.
        1. Jean I Tucher, (1586-1605). Died in Leuven.
        2. Robert II Tucher, (1587-), knighted : Lord mayor of Antwerp. Marr. Marie Catherine, Lady of Berchem.
          1. Joannes II Antonius Tucher[14]: Lord Mayor of Antwerp, marr. Maria Susanne de Cordes, daughter of Jean Charles de Cordes[15], Lord of Wichelen, Reeth and Waerloos; 3rd marriage to dame Isabelle de Robiano.
            1. Joannes III Robrecht Tucher, died whitout heirs.
            2. Marie-Antoinette Balthine Tucher, marr. don Juan Francisco de Santa Cruz, Lord of Boortmerbeecke, Buried inside St-James, Antwerpen.
        3. Charles Tucher, ( 1588-1591)
        4. Marie Tucher, (1589-1594)
        5. Lazarus III Tucher, (1590)
        6. Lancelot Tucher, (1591-1601)
        7. Conrard Tucher, (1592)
    2. Lazarus II Tucher, marr. Barbara Dammant.
    3. Anna Tucher, marr. Ruprecht Haller von Hallerstein, (1533-1560).

References

  1. ↑ Historisch-genealogisch-heraldisches Handbuch der lebenden raths- und gerichtsfähigen Familien der vormaligen Reichsstadt Nürnberg, Volume 6
  2. ↑ https://museums.nuernberg.de/museum-tucher-mansion/the-tucher-merchant-dynasty/
  3. ↑ Albrecht Durer: A Guide to Research
  4. ↑ https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/sfz83092.html
  5. ↑ Die Geldmächte des 16. Jahrhunderts /Richard Ehrenberg
  6. ↑ https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/sfz83097.html
  7. ↑ Gelehrtentum und Patrizierstand: Wirkungskreise des Nürnberger Humanisten Sixtus Tucher (1459-1507)
  8. ↑ Verbstellungswandel bei Jugendlichen, Frauen und Männern im 16. Jahrhundert /Robert Peter Ebert Walter de Gruyter
  9. ↑ The Old Masters Gallery Kassel: 60 Masterpieces
  10. ↑ Gothic and Renaissance Art in Nuremberg, 1300-1550
  11. ↑ Das Zeitalter der Fugger / Richard Ehrenberg. Georg Olms Verlag, 1922
  12. ↑ Festschrift für Friedrich von Zahn: Zur Geschichte und Volkskunde Mitteldeutschiands, hrsg. von W. Schlesinger
  13. ↑ Summarische Deduktion von dem Alterthum ... auch Reichs Immedietaet des Geschlechts der Tucher von Simmelsdorf und Winterstein
  14. ↑ https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/RP-P-1890-A-15957
  15. ↑ Le theatre de la noblesse du Brabant, representant les erections des terres, seigneuries, & noms des personnes, & des familles titrées, les creations des chevaleries, & octroys des marques d'honneurs & de noblesse: Accordez par les princes souverains ducs de Brabant, jusques au roy Philippe v. a present regnant. Divisé en trois parties, enrichies des genealogies, alliances, quartiers, epitaphes, & d'autres recherches anciennes & modernes

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