The emperor granted him the title of Imperial Count in 1514 so the former burgher could operate his business without interference from local nobility .
Schmiechen followed in 1508 and the lordship Biberbach in 1514 .
The emperor granted Schmiechen the title of Imperial Count in 1514 so the former burgher could operate his business without interference from local nobility .
Schmiechen followed in 1508 and the lordship Biberbach in 1514 .