Blažej Gryspek z Gryspachu / Blasius Griespek von Griespach - Chateau Nelahozeves (Central Bohemia)
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Depicted stone CoA of Blažej Gryspek z Gryspachu (Blasius Griespek von Griespach) is located above portal in eastern wall of Renaissance Chateau Nelahozeves courtyard.
Waymark Code: WMKH42
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/14/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
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Depicted stone CoA of Blažej Gryspek z Gryspachu (Blasius Griespek von Griespach) is located above portal in eastern wall of Renaissance Chateau Nelahozeves courtyard.

Blažej Gryspek z Gryspachu was son of Florian Gryspek z Gryspachu (*December 18, 1504 in Innsbruck – †March 9, 1588 in Nelahozeves). Florian Gryspek was Bohemian nobleman of Bavarian-Austrian origin, influential court official for Emperor Ferdinand I. and also builder/owner of Nelahozeves chateau. Blažej Gryspek finished the work of his father, construction of the chateau.

Nelahozeves chateau, the three-winged Renaissance structure of Italian castello type with arcades in the yard, belongs among treasures of Renaissance architecture in Czech Lands.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: Blažej Gryspek z Gryspachu / Blasius Griespek von Griespach

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Above portal in eastern wall of Renaissance Chateau Nelahozeves courtyard.

Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
Znak Gryspeků tvoří čtvrcený štít, jenž měl kromě původních krokví na zlatomodrém podkladu ještě červenou orlici. V prostředním štítku stála věž, jež symbolizovala věznění nejznámějšího člena rodu, Floriána, kterého držel v Bílé věži Pražského hradu Ferdinand I.

Address:
Zámek Nelahozeves Nelahozeves 1 277 51 Nelahozeves Czech Republic

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