Haschk

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The noble family of the Häschk von Walpersbach (later: von Schwarzenbach ) was an Austrian noble family in Lower Austria .

history

In 1367 and 1373 Walpersbach is mentioned in connection with the family of the Häschk and Heschken von Walpersbach in the written sources. At this time, Heschk von Walpersbach built a chapel, which he donated to the Sankt-Georgs-Kirche, a parish of the Reichersberg Abbey , in 1373 . In the 15th century, the vicinity of Veste Pitten was a disadvantage for Walpersbach. In 1409 knight Hans von Laun (pledge holder of Pitten Castle) set fire to Walpersbach.

Among other things, the most Schwarzenbacher belonged Schlossberg standing Burg Schwarzenbach ( Hungarian : Feketevár ) once the Häschk of Walpersbach. Knight Häschk von Walpersbach, who was a pawnbroker in Schwarzenbach in 1389, had major alterations and renovations carried out. In 1418, Hans Häschk also called himself "von Schwarzenbach".

Family coat of arms

Municipal coat of arms of Walpersbach, based on the family coat of arms of the Häschk von Walpersbach family

Blazon : "A blue shield crossed by a silver slanting left wavy bar, covered with a golden aische slanting to the right."

This coat of arms shows the seal coat of arms of the Heschk von Walpersbach, who were owners of Walpersbach Castle from 1350 to 1500 and who exercised local authority over the village of Walpersbach. This family coat of arms was a talking coat of arms, which was derived from the family name Heschko = Aesko = Aische and shows a swimming fish (Stiftarchiv Reichersberg - document collection). In addition, a silver oblique left-hand wave bar was placed on the sign, which can express the valley location of the community.

Individual evidence

  1. Walpersbach community - history , accessed on January 25, 2011
  2. Entry about Schwarzenbach Castle on Burgen-Austria , accessed on January 25, 2011
  3. a b Walpersbach municipality - coat of arms , accessed on January 25, 2011