Talmberk family


The Talmberk family was a Bohemian noble house. The family ruled the town of Talmberk and, along with various other estates.

History

The Talmberk family was descended from the of Bohemia and Moravia. The Talmberk family was founded at the end of the 13th century. The first known member is William of Talmberk, a descendant of Hroznata of Úžice who was first mentioned in 1297.
The family came under the ownership of Jankov in 1418. They remained in possession of the village until 1702, when it was sold.
The remained in the family from the 16th century until the death of the last member. It was later given to the of the National Museum in Prague.
The Talmberks largely sided with the House of Habsburg during the Bohemian Revolt, and they were allowed to remain in the. At the end of the 16th century, the family had split into separate branches. The last male member of the family died in 1735.

Coat of arms

Two silver water lilies on a shield of red, each with a large leaf bent inwards towards one another. Helmet with silver and red mantling with red vol.

Notable members