Wadwicz coat of arms explained

Herb:Wadwicz
Alternative:Wadwic
Mention:1404
Families:Adamkiewicz, Adamkowicz, Ancewicz, Anglicki, Borejsza, Boski, Łodziata, Łojba, Matyaszewicz, Mężyk, Mondigird, Mondigirdowicz, Mondygiert, Mongird, Monkierski, Montygerd, Montygerdowicz, Montygierd, Nadarzyński, Naruszewicz, Okuszkowicz, Roska, Roski, Roszkiewicz, Stankiewicz, Stankowski, Stańkowski, Stańczyk, Wadwicz, Wandałowicz, Węcławowicz, Węcławski, Węsławowicz, Węsławski, Wirułowicz, Wołczek

Wadwicz is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.[1]

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.

Notable bearers

Notable bearers of this coat of arms include:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Alfred Znamierowski: Herbarz rodowy. Warszawa: Świat Książki, 2004, s. 174. .