Branicki (Gryf)

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The family coat of arms was Gryf.
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The family coat of arms was Gryf.

Branicki (plural: Braniccy) is the surname of a Polish szlachta (nobility) family. Because Polish adjectives have different forms for the genders, Branicka is the same form for a female family member

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[edit] History

Branicki Palace (1752).
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Branicki Palace (1752).

The Branicki family also called the "Gryfici Clan" was a magnate family, originated from Branice in the Krakow Voivodship. One of the most representative members of the family, was Field and Great Crown Hetman Jan Klemens Gryf Branicki. Jan was one of the powerfulst and influentials magnates in Poland of the 18th century. He was owner of 12 cities, 257 villages, 17 palaces and two primeval forests.

In 1726 he built the Branicki Palace the "Versailles of Podlachia". He also laid out the central part of the town of Bialystok with its triangular market. He started in the Kings election of 1763-1764, but was beaten by his brother-in-law Stanisław Poniatowski.

Jan Klemens Branicki
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Jan Klemens Branicki

[edit] Coat of Arms and Motto

The Branicki family used the "Gryf" arms and their motto was: ?

[edit] Members

[edit] See also

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