The Lords of Bonstetten

Introduction
1. In the Footsteps of the Lords of Bonstetten in the Middle Ages
1.1. Zurich High Nobility
1.2. Previous Family Historical Research
1.3. The Coat of Arms of the Lords of Bonstetten

2. The Lords of Bonstetten in the 13th Century. Rise to Confidants of the First Habsburg Kings
2.1. The Historical Context
2.2. Family, Relatives, Friends
2.3. Bonstetten Holdings
2.4. Bonstetten as Confidants of the Habsburg Kings
2.5. The Church in the Life of the Lords of Bonstetten
2.6. Observations, Results, and Summary

3. The Lords of Bonstetten in the 14th Century. From Confidants of the King to Followers of the Habsburg Dukes
3.1. The Historical Context
3.2. Family, Relatives, Friends
3.3. Bonstetten Holdings and Economy
3.4. Bonstetten Careers in the Service of the Habsburg Dukes
3.5. The Church in the Life of the Lords of Bonstetten
3.6. Results and Summary

4. The Lords of Bonstetten in the 15th Century. From Habsburg Nobility to Noble Confederates
4.1. The Historical Context
4.2. Family, Relatives, Friends
4.3. Bonstetten Holdings and Economy
4.4. From Habsburg Nobility to Noble Confederates
4.5. The Church in the Life of the Lords of Bonstetten
4.6. Results and Summary

5. The Lords of Bonstetten in the 16th Century. From Zurich Land Nobility to a Noble City Citizen Capable of Command
5.1. The Historical Context
5.2. Family, Relatives, Friends
5.3. Bonstetten Holdings and Economy
5.4. A Nobleman in Zurich's Government
5.5. Results and Summary

Conclusion.