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Born around 1340 r. died before 1405 r. Came from Kurów near [[Szczyrzyc]] and [[Nowy Wiśnicz|Wiśnicz]]. Became [[castellan]] of [[Żarnów]]. Between (1400 - 1405) - became [[senator]].
Born around 1340 r. died before 1405 r. Came from Kurów near [[Szczyrzyc]] and [[Nowy Wiśnicz|Wiśnicz]]. Became [[castellan]] of [[Żarnów]]. Between (1400 - 1405) - became [[senator]].


As first in his family he was using [[Szreniawa]] coat of arms. As is was mandatory in his epoch, he changed his previous [[Kur coat of arms]] with new one Szreniawa as he served under [[starosta]] Jan Kmita from Wiśnicz - starosta of [[Red Ruthenia]] (thus accepting his coat of arms as his).
As first in his family he was using [[Szreniawa]] coat of arms. As is was mandatory in his epoch, he changed his previous [[Kur coat of arms]] with new one Szreniawa as he served under [[starosta]] [[Jan Kmita z Wiśnicza|Jan Kmita from Wiśnicz]] - starosta of [[Red Ruthenia]] (thus accepting his coat of arms as his).


"System Chorągwiany" Clan Banner system - Members of military unit, serving under their commander changed their Coat of Arms to that of their Commander.
"System Chorągwiany" Clan Banner system - Members of military unit, serving under their commander changed their Coat of Arms to that of their Commander.

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Klemens Kurowski from Drożojewice and Kurów - polish nobleman and senator.

Kur coat of arms
Szreniawa coat of arms - (new one - 1396)

Born around 1340 r. died before 1405 r. Came from Kurów near Szczyrzyc and Wiśnicz. Became castellan of Żarnów. Between (1400 - 1405) - became senator.

As first in his family he was using Szreniawa coat of arms. As is was mandatory in his epoch, he changed his previous Kur coat of arms with new one Szreniawa as he served under starosta Jan Kmita from Wiśnicz - starosta of Red Ruthenia (thus accepting his coat of arms as his).

"System Chorągwiany" Clan Banner system - Members of military unit, serving under their commander changed their Coat of Arms to that of their Commander.

Roots of his family lies in masovian family of Kur. Settled in Małopolska since Konrad Mazowiecki ride on Kraków Voivodeship.

In year 1399 by King Władysław II Jagiełło decret Klemens Kurowski became owner of Kurów in Puławy powiat. On January 6 1442 his son Piotr Kurowski managed to convince King of Poland Władysław III to change law ruling in city from Polish town privileges to Magdeburg rights. City obtains same coat of arms as his previous one: (White Cock).

Kurów coat of arms

Noteworthy is information about Bochotnica Castle (bought in 1399 from Jan of Bejsc), with at end of 15th century was transferred into hands of Anna Zbąska of Nałęcz.

Oldest document signed by Klemens Kurowski with Szreniawa coat of arms was dated 1396 and was made in first year of functioning as castellan of Żarnów.

Bibliography

  • Adam Boniecki - Herbarz Polski, Skład główny Gebethner i Wolf w Warszawie, Warszawa 1909, vol XIII page 245-246, Kurowscy Herbu Szreniawa.
  • dr Marek Jerzy Minakowski "Ci wielcy Polacy to nasza rodzina" Kraków 2007