Early 1700s — 2026

The Faust Chronicle

The record of the house, kept in the order it happened.

  1. Early 1700s

    Emeric Faust establishes the foundation of the modern family fortune.

  2. Eighteenth Century

    Expansion into land, commerce, transportation, and agriculture.

  3. Nineteenth Century

    Expansion into banking, shipping, manufacturing, and property.

  4. The Second Founding

    Alaric Faust consolidates fragmented family holdings and establishes the principles that become the Faust Family Compact.

  5. Early Twentieth Century

    The Faust, Klee, Eberle, Brenn, Grell, Sorrell, Rausch, and related families become increasingly interconnected.

  6. Mid-Twentieth Century

    Diarmaid and Cathair help transform the family into a diversified modern investment dynasty.

  7. Late Twentieth Century

    Tavish's generation institutionalises ownership and governance.

  8. Early Twenty-First Century

    Generation III expands into technology, private investment, property, philanthropy, and modern corporate structures.

  9. 2024

    Caoilfhionn Taline Rausch dies at age 95, ending the living Generation I era.

  10. 2026

    Generation IV increasingly begins entering professional and entrepreneurial life.