Johann Karl Leopold, Graf von Scherffenberg, Canon of Oloumouc' Chapter - "U cerné brány" (Olomouc, Central Moravia)
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The depicted stucco CoA of Johann Karl Leopold, Graf von Scherffenberg (Jan Karel Leopold, hrabe Scherffenberg), Canon of Oloumouc' Chapter in 1749–1771, you can see above the main entrance of palace "At the Black Gate / U cerné brány" in Olomouc.
Waymark Code: WMKK8Y
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/25/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
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The depicted stucco CoA of Johann Karl Leopold, Graf von Scherffenberg (Jan Karel Leopold, hrabe Scherffenberg), Canon of Oloumouc' Chapter in 1749–1771, you can see above the main entrance of a small Baroque palace "At the Black Gate / U cerné brány" in Olomouc.

Monsignor Johann Karl Leopold, Graf von Scherffenberg (*6.II.1698 - †17.IV.1702) was prelate and Canon of Oloumouc' Chapter, titular bishop of Tanagra and auxiliary bishop of Olomouc.

Olomouc is unique by its church' district with 14 palaces of canons of the Metropolitan Chapter of St. Wenceslas - Baroque palace "At the Black Gate / U cerné brány" is one of them. This four-winged residence was rebuilt in its present form at the time of the canon Johann Karl Leopold, Graf von Scherffenberg, in the second third of the 18th century. Jan Michael Scherhauf was the creator of the entrance portal with the coat of arms of the builder, dating from the year 1766. A monumental staircase and barrel vaults with lunettes and cavetto ceilings on the first floor, with stucco mirrors, are preserved in the residence, which consists of four wings.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Ecclesiastical (prelates and their seats)

Full name of the bearer: Johann Karl Leopold, Graf von Scherffenberg / Jan Karel Leopold, hrabe Scherffenberg

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Above the main entrance of palace "At the Black Gate / U cerné brány" in Olomouc.


Material / Design: Stucco

Blazon (heraldic description):
under description


Address:
Kanovnická rezidence U černé brány Křížkovského 425/2 779 00 Olomouc Czech Republic


Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]

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