Heinrich von Westerstetten
Heinrich von Westerstetten (around 1355) was a nobleman from Württemberg who owned goods in Gundremmingen , among other things .
Foundation of a chaplaincy
In 1377 his daughters Agatha, Ursel and Anna founded a chaplaincy called "Magdalenenpfründe zu Westerstetten ". Her late father had already planned this foundation, but was unable to implement it. They had the Magdalen Chapel built, which adjoined the parish church at the time. It served as the burial place of the knights and the noble church lords of Westerstetten. It was demolished in 1462 because it was in disrepair. The chaplaincy was connected to the parish church and the graves were reburied in front of the right side altar in the old church, in the area of today's southern side apse.
When the old church was demolished in 1717, a tombstone was reused to build an oven and was discovered there in 1880 by a bricklayer. The tombstone depicts a clergyman with his head resting on a pillow and his hand holding a chalice. The corresponding torso was found in the Magdalenenkapelle. It is possibly Heinrich von Westerstetten.
coat of arms
Scheibler's book of arms , older part, around 1465
Siebmacher's coat of arms from 1605
Individual evidence
- ↑ Journal for Bavaria and the neighboring countries, Volume 1. 1817, page 346
- ^ Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, State Archives Ludwigsburg; Signature B 509 U 361.
- ↑ Historical tombstone placed in the tower. Community newsletter Westerstetten, 24/2013, pages 3–4.
- ↑ see Media: Westerstetten-Church-Torso-Description.JPG
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Westerstetten, Heinrich von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nobleman from the family of the Lords of Westerstetten |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 14th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 14th Century |