👉 The Hohenstaufen, also known as the House of Wittelsbach, was a German noble family that ruled in Prussia from 1349 until its dissolution in 1568. This dynasty was one of the most powerful and influential throughout medieval Europe. The Hohenstaufen were a branch of the House of Burgundy, which had its origins in the House of Lorraine. The Hohenstaufen family came to power after the death of their father, Duke
