Dresselberg

Dresselberg is an extinct, Danish medieval noble family.

Dresselberg coat of arms.

History

The family lived on Zealand. Its first known member was Henrik Jensen in Lyngby whi is mentioned in 1470. The last member of the family was Vilhelm Dresselberg who died in 1620.[1]

Insignia

Their shield featured a green oak branch with two yellow acorns on blue background. Their helmet featured eight alternating blue and green peacock feathers.

Property

The family is for instance associated with Dragsholm and Vindingegaard.

Notable members
  • Vilhelm Dresselberg (1545-1620)

References
  1. "Slægten Dresselberg". roskildehistorie.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2 September 2017.


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