In 1913, his father was elevated to the nobility for his service to the Austro-Hungarian Empire by Emperor Franz Joseph. The Neumann family thus acquired the hereditary appellation Margittai, meaning of Marghita. The family had no connection with the town; the appellation was chosen in reference to Margaret, as was those chosen coat of arms depicting three marguerites. Neumann János became Margittai Neumann János (John Neumann of Marghita), which he later changed to the German Johann von Neumann. COUNT 4
QSN1 In what year was Von Neumann's father elevated to nobility? ANS1 1913 QSN2 What Emperor elevated Von Neumann's father to nobility? ANS2 Emperor Franz Joseph QSN3 What town did Von Neumann's family become associated when elevated to nobility? ANS3 Marghita QSN4 What was Von Neumann's given name as member of Austro-Hungarian nobility? ANS4 Margittai Neumann János