The
Counts Mîðêîâ (Marcov, Marcoff)
are inscribed Governments of Moscow and Podol’sk. The family descends
from Ivan
Ivanovich Mîðêîâ,
former Novgorodian Envoy to Moscow in 1477. Family used Mîðêîâ
for Russian but Marcoff or Marcov for the non Cyrillic transcription.
By Letters Patent of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, dated 22 May/2 June
1796 Wien, the Privy Counsellor
Arkady, Major-General
Nikolay, and Major-General
(later Lieutenant-General) Irakly Ivanovich Marcov with their
descendants were elevated to the dignity of Counts of the Holy Roman Empire.
Francis
II.
By
an Imperial Ukase of 1796, they were authorized to bear the title of Count
of the Holy Roman Empire in Russia. Confirmations by the Ruling Senate
29th April 1849 and 19th Dec 1860 for Arkady
Iraklievich and sons. Some German texts spell the name as Von
Marcow. The
Spanish line also “Spainised” the last name by losing the last v (Marco).
Main Source: Prince Petr Dolgorukov, “Grafy i dvoriane Morkovy,” Rossiiskaia rodoslovnaia kinga, (St. Petersburg: Eduard Weimar, 1856), III, pp. 199-201
Main Source: Prince Petr Dolgorukov, “Grafy i dvoriane Morkovy,” Rossiiskaia rodoslovnaia kinga, (St. Petersburg: Eduard Weimar, 1856), III, pp. 199-201
First
and last page of the Russian translation and inscription of the concession
of the title of counts of the Holy Roman Empire, given by Emperor Francis
II to the brothers Arkady Ivanovich, Nikolay Ivanovich and Irakly Ivanovich,
originated from the ancient noble family of the Russian Empire, starting
notice on October 1550 when one thousand young people from best noble
families were called to Moscow.......Ivan Mîðêîâ,
who got land states from the Russian Tsars in several provinces…. The
father of the three brothers Ivan Nikiforovich Mîðêîâ
took part in battles in the war of Peter the Great against Persia, and
also in the Turkish and Swedish wars. His son Arkady, Private counsellor
of Russian Empire, member of the Foreign Affairs Collegium, awarded with…..
(many) Russian decorations, including Alexander Nevsky. Graduated
from Moscow university and served civil service since 1764. A description
of some of his services (Madrid, Constantinopol, Hague,… Sweeden, Paris,
follows)....
...Nikolay
Ivanovich, after graduation as a cadet he started as lieutenant in the
army and finally got the rank of Major-General, (there are mentions of
actions at the Turkish war…). Finally the youngest brother Irakly Ivanovich,
also in military service since 1771, he became Lt-Colonel in 1786 and
took part in several battles under the Prince Potemkin leadership. He
received several decorations and a sword with the inscription 'for bravery'.
In 1790 served as Second Major of Preobrazhensky regiment. More description
of his military service follows….incluiding services in Poland and the
concession of a new sword with diamonds..
So We (Francis II) give to Arkady, Nikolay and Irakly Mîðêîâ and the legitimate direct descendants in both male and female lines, the titles of Counts of the Holy Roman Empire.
We also confirm their old coat of arms (description) and the treatment of "Your Excellence"....
Translated from German by the translator Ivan Fadian 6th November, 1796.
Russian State Historical Archive (ÐÃÈÀ 1343/43/1370/1-8)
So We (Francis II) give to Arkady, Nikolay and Irakly Mîðêîâ and the legitimate direct descendants in both male and female lines, the titles of Counts of the Holy Roman Empire.
We also confirm their old coat of arms (description) and the treatment of "Your Excellence"....
Translated from German by the translator Ivan Fadian 6th November, 1796.
Russian State Historical Archive (ÐÃÈÀ 1343/43/1370/1-8)
Russian State Archive of Early Acts (ÐÃÀÄÀ, 286/2/65, p. 478): Entrance of the register of Governmental Senate, 1st department: N 13, 3rd November 1796. Report of State counsellor, count Alexander N. Samoylov to enclose the diploma of Mîðêîâ received by them from H.R.E. Francis II, together with its translation. Decided: To enter translation of this diploma into the Heraldry book and return original to Mîðêîâ.
