- Wadwicz coat of arms
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Wadwicz - is a Polish Coat of Arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
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History
A knight called Wadwicz was dispatched twice in a delegation by King Boleslaw Krywousty or "Wrymouth," 1102-1138. While returning the second time this knight was plunged into the depths during a storm at sea, and he drowned. In reward for his services King Boleslaw bestowed this shield upon his successors.
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Notable bearers
Notable bearers of this Coat of Arms include:
- Pietrasz Montygerdowicz
See also
Categories:- Polish coats of arms
- Polish heraldry stubs
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