Pražma z Bílkova / Pražma of Bílkov - Statue of St. John of Nepomuk (Frýdek-Místek, North Moravia)
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Depicted CoA of arms of old Moravian-Silesian noble family Pražma of Bílkov (Pražma z Bílkova) you can find on pedestal of Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk (Sv. Jan Nepomucký) close to the Frýdek-Místek Chateau.
Waymark Code: WMKW9X
Location: Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/02/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
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Depicted CoA of arms of old Moravian-Silesian noble family Pražma of Bílkov (Pražma z Bílkova) you can find on pedestal of Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk (Sv. Jan Nepomucký) close to the Frýdek-Místek Chateau.

Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk (Sv. Jan Nepomucký), holding the Crucifixion and surrounded by putti, is located in Zámecké námestí (The Chateau Square). The statue stands on decorated massive pedestal with coat of arms of statue' sponsor - Pražma, Count of Bílkov.

Pražma of Bílkov were old Moravian-Silesian yeoman family known from the 13th century, later (1625) elevated into nobility (counts of Bílkov).

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: Pražma, hrabě z Bílkova / Pražma, Count of Bílkov

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
The statue is located in Zámecké námestí (The Chateau Square), close to the Frýdek-Místek Chateau.

Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
[CZ] Modrý štít se zlatými parohy, každý se sedmi výběžky, na kusu lebeční kosti. V klenotu jsou rostoucí parohy ze štítu. Přikrývadla modro-zlatá.

Address:
Zámecké náměstí 738 01 Frýdek Místek Czech Republic

Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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