The House of Thuringia was a noble family that played a significant role in the history of central Germany during the Middle Ages. It originated in the region of Thuringia and was influential from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The house is known for its connections to various European royal families and its involvement in the political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire. One of the most notable figures from the House of Thuringia was Landgrave Hermann I, who helped establish the family's power. The house eventually became part of the House of Wettin, which continued to influence German nobility and politics for centuries.