History and genealogy of the Kotzebue family

The Cossebu (Kossebu, Kotzebue) family was in northern Prussia as early as 1375, later moving to Hanover, Germany. Some descendants immi- grarted to Russia and Romania. The author and his father immigrated from Russia and Romania to Paris, France. Descendants lived through- out Europe, but details are given chiefly for those living in France, Germany, Russia and Romania.