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Count Botho Eulenburg


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Count Botho Eulenburg, who comes of one of the wealthiest and most distinguished families of the German Empire, was born in Berlin, Germany. His father, Count Frederick Eulenburg, represented the German Government at one time as special embassador to London, and an uncle, Prince Philipp Eulenburg, is one of Germany's greatest statesmen and a great favorite of the Kaiser. The Eulenburgs have for more than a century held the highest positions in the Empire, in both army and state. The family genealogy dates back to the year 1156, and comes of the royalty in Saxony. The mother of Count Botho was a multimillionairess at her marriage and is one of the most prominent society women of Berlin. She is an enthusiastic horsewoman, and has one of the best appointed stables in Germany. Count Botho is highly educated, having attended the universities of Halle, Frankfort and Berlin. He is an accomplished linguist, speaking a number of languages, and has traveled extensively over the world. Upon attaining the age of thirty years, he will receive the title of Court Chamberlain at the Kaiser's Court, the present Master of Ceremonies being an uncle, Count August Eulenburg.

Countess Nelly Lytle Eulenburg, youngest daughter of James and Cornelia (Chase) Lytle, was born in Delaware, Ohio. Her early education was received in a private school and was supplemented by a course of study in Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. Upon leaving the latter institution, she went to Berlin, Germany, to visit her sister, Baroness von Uchtritz, and also to complete her education. She is possessed of many accomplishments, has a charming voice, and in addition to her native English speaks German, French and Italian fluently. Like her sister, she is endowed with unusual artistic and musical talent. nellie eulenburgHigh-spirited, original and brilliant, with personal beauty and wealth of charm, she soon won many friends and in society circles attained the center of highest favor. She was a guest at many social functions attended by the Royal family, and, with her sister, Baroness von Uchtritz, was presented at the Kaiser's Court during her first winter in Berlin. On the following evening, at one of the most elaborate social functions of the year, a Charity Ball given by the nobility of Berlin, in which the Baroness von Uchtritz and Miss Lytle took an active part, the latter made the acquaintance of Count Botho Eulenburg, whom she afterward married. This occasion marked the beginning of a friendship between them that was enduring, and she was appointed a guest of favor by his noble family. In the autumn of 1904, Count Botho ami Miss Lytle were married in the Garnison Church in Berlin. Mrs. Lytle, of Delaware, being present at the ceremony. They are congenial and happy in their married life, both being lovers of music and works of art, and the exhilaration of outdoor sports. The Countess is an expert marksman and a great lover of horses, and the prediction is made by her friends that she will take rank among the famous horsewomen of the Empire.

 

 

From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908

 


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