N. Krškii - Castle Chapel of St George - Ljubljanski Grad - Ljubljana
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Coat of Arms of N. Krškii ( N.von Gurck), on the ceiling of the Castle Chapel of St George, Ljubljanski Grad, Ljubljana.
Waymark Code: WMT8K5
Location: Slovenia
Date Posted: 10/15/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Olii05
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Coat of Arms of N. Krškii ( N.von Gurck) on the ceiling of the Castle Chapel of St George, Ljubljanski Grad, Ljubljana. The arms bear the legend 'N.von Gurck A 1351'.

A nobleman of the Gurck / Krškii family. The surname Gurk is found in Austria, where the name Gurck became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Gurk Spelling Variations -
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gurck, Gurk, Curk, Kirk, Kurk, Kurck, Curck, Gtirck, Gorcken, Gorcher, Gerck.

The surname Gurk was first found in Austria, where the name Gurck became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Gurk Spelling Variations -
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gurck, Gurk, Curk, Kirk, Kurk, Kurck, Curck, Gtirck, Gorcken, Gorcher, Gerck.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: N. Krškii (N. Krk / N.von Gurck)

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Ceiling of the Castle Chapel of St George - Ljubljanski Grad - Ljubljana


Material / Design: Painting on plaster

Blazon (heraldic description):
Slovene - na modrem srebrn stolp na zelenem tlu (na modrem srebrn stolp s peterozobatim kroniščem, venčnim zidcem in črnim kvadratnim oknom, brez nakazanih kamenitih kvadrov, na zdlenem griču). Dva šlema s kronama, na desnem srebrn stolp, na levem srebmomodro deljena perut (desni z zlatim svitkom in srebrnim stolpom, levi s krono in modro pemtjo). Pregrinjalo modro (modrosrebmo). Napis: N.von Gurck. A 1351


Address:
St George's Chapel Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia


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

Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed

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