Vplyv šľachtického rodu Mitrovských na stredoslovenské baníctvo
The Influence of the Mitrovský Family on Mining in Central Slovakia

Summary/Abstract: The article provides information on Johann Nepomuk Mitrovsky († 1760) – a member of a noble family that resided in Pernštejn in Morava and the founder of the Hungarian branch of the Mitrovsky family – and his son Carl. The author mainly documents their appointment to senior posts in the royal mining office in Banská Štiavnica (Selmecbánya, Schemnitz) in the 18th century: Johann Nepomuk was the Commissioner of Central Slovak mining towns and Chief Comes Urburarius in Banská Štiavnica (in 1734 – 1747); Carl was the Advisor for Mining Issues at the Main Office of Comes Urburarius (in 1765 – 1769) and Chief Comes Urburarius during two periods (in 1774 – 1777 and 1790 – 1798), meanwhile, he held the post of Director of the High Mining Institute, Master of Mining and Mint Issues in Morava and Bohemia and Chief Mining Master in Klagenfurt. While Johann Nepomuk was active, a mining school was founded in Banská Štiavnica, production from the mines increased along with gold and silver processing in the Central Slovak mining territory, partially thanks to the support of Samuel Mikovíny who built mine water reservoirs. Carl Mitrovský was granted the title of count for his service to the state by emperor Leopold II. He is also known for his donation of the second chapel at Calvary in Banská Štiavnica.

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