Transnational identity at the imperial court in Vienna: the case of Dietrichstein, Harrach, and Schwarzenberg
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Smíšek, Rostislav
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Stolička, Ondřej Lee
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[1] University of South Bohemia
University of South Bohemia
Chequia
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- Localización: Magallánica: revista de historia moderna, ISSN 2422-779X, Vol. 11, Nº. 22, 2025, págs. 108-130
- Idioma: español
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Resumen
This study delves into the transformation of the aristocratic identity of noble families in the Habsburg Monarchy during the 17th and early 18th centuries. It explores how members of elite noble families, such as the Dietrichsteins, Harrachs, and Schwarzenbergs, navigated the sociopolitical changes at the imperial court in Vienna. The article argues that through their long-term service to the Habsburg emperors, transnational marriage alliances, and integration into European noble society, these families developed a cosmopolitan identity. This identity, tied to loyalty to the Habsburgs, was shaped by a shared aristocratic culture, multilingualism, and strategic social networks. Furthermore, the study examines how these nobles transcended regional affiliations and embraced the imperial court as the primary arena for their social, political, and cultural aspirations.
