Draft:House Von Gilder

'''House von Gilder ''' The House von Gilder is a noble family originating from Swabia within the Holy Roman Empire, renowned for its significant historical contributions spanning from the founding of the Kingdom of Turicum to its establishment in England. Over generations, the family transitioned from its Continental roots to become integral members of both Swiss and English societies.

Count Wilhelm von Gilder Founder of the Kingdom of Turicum.

Married Theodora of Byzantium, daughter of a Byzantine noble.

Children:

Adalbert I von Gilder - Succeeded his father as ruler of Turicum.

Helena von Gilder - Married Off to Duke Conrad of Thurgau. Adalbert I von Gilder Expanded the influence of Turicum through strategic alliances and marriages.

Married Anna of Franconia, daughter of Duke Otto of Franconia. Children:

Wilhelm II von Gilder - Continued the lineage in England.

Konrad von Gilder-Turicum - Stayed in Turicum, establishing the Turicum branch.

'''Relocation and Split '''

In 948 AD, following the dissolution of the Kingdom of Turicum, Konrad von Gilder-Turicum remained in Lucerne, Switzerland, preserving the family legacy under the name "von Gilder-Turicum." His descendants continued to maintain the family's influence and lineage in Turicum.

'''Generations and Lineage in Turicum '''

'''Konrad von Gilder-Turicum ''' Remained in Lucerne, Switzerland, preserving the legacy of Turicum.

Married Eva von Zurich, daughter of Count Rudolf of Zurich.

Children:

Heinrich I von Gilder-Turicum - Continued the Turicum lineage.

Gertrud von Gilder-Turicum - Married Off to Baron Otto of Basel.

Heinrich I von Gilder-Turicum Maintained the family's presence and influence in Lucerne.

Married Anna of Thurgau, daughter of Count Friedrich of Thurgau.

Children:

Werner von Gilder-Turicum - Continued the Turicum lineage.

Adelaide von Gilder-Turicum - Married Off to Count Albert of Zug.

Werner von Gilder-Turicum Expanded the family's estates and influence in Turicum.

Married Eva of Zurich, daughter of Baron Otto of Zurich.

Children:

Rudolf von Gilder-Turicum - Continued the Turicum lineage.

Sophia von Gilder-Turicum - Married Off to Baron Heinrich of Basel.

Rudolf von Gilder-Turicum Strengthened alliances with neighboring nobles and cities.

Married Margarete of Bern, daughter of Duke Otto of Bern.

Children:

Heinrich II von Gilder-Turicum - Continued the Turicum lineage.

Anna von Gilder-Turicum - Married Off to Baron Ludwig of Lucerne.

'''English Branch: Von Gilder-Somerset '''

In 948 AD, Wilhelm II von Gilder led part of the House of Gilder to England, establishing von Gilder Castle in Somerset, England, under the patronage of King Edgar the Peaceful. This marked the beginning of the English branch, known as Von Gilder-Somerset.

'''Generations and Lineage in England '''

Wilhelm II von Gilder-Somerset Baron of Gilder, established von Gilder Castle in Somerset, England.

Married Adalheid (née unknown), a lowborn German woman.

'''Children: '''

Wilhelm III von Gilder-Somerset - Continued the lineage.

Heidtrudis von Gilder-Somerset - Married Off to Hans of Amersfoort.

Wilhelm III von Gilder-Somerset Second Baron of Guilder.

Married Eleanor of Kent, daughter of Sir John de Kent.

Children:

Robert von Gilder-Somerset - Third Baron of Guilder.

Emma von Gilder-Somerset - Married Off to Sir William of Lancaster

'''Anglo-Saxon Integration and Legacy '''

Through their dual presence in Switzerland and England, the House of Gilder contributed significantly to diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange during the medieval period. Their transition from founding a kingdom in Turicum to establishing roots in England underscored their adaptability and influence across European borders.

Lost Through Time:

Over the years and centuries that passed since the von Gilder family split; both sides of the family fell onto hardship losing any high status they once had. The last known record of a von Gilder-Somerset we have is from 1406 of one Robert von Gilder-Somerset who was a Bishop in London. On the other hand, the von Gilder-Turicum branch dropped the latter in 1401 and went by von Gilder until finally settling in Holland in 1502. After that the name went through one more transformation to the Dutch naming style. Instead of Von Gilder it would now be van Gilder. The van Gilder remnants in Holland remained until 1567, almost all of the van Gilders moved to the new world in America. Virtually ending their illustrious family history and ties to European high life.