Tunkl of Brníčko
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Tunkl of Brníčko, fully Tunkl of Brníčko and Zábřeh (
Latin: Tunkl de brniczko et in zabrzeh) was a Moravian aristocratic family. The nobiliary particle is a reference to their major castle, called Brníčko and their manor at Zábřeh
.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms is a fish, resembling a carp, decorated by a golden collar.
History
Mikuláš Tunkl received
Moravian Margraviate
and thus to participate in Moravian self-government.
During the
Bohemian War (1468–1478) the House of Tunkl supported George of Poděbrady and was defeated in the Battle of Zvole. After this fiasco, the house changed sides and fought for Matthias Corvinus
in the Battle of Ivanovice ve Slezsku. Despite the fact that the House of Tunkl lost this battle, Matthias Corvinus recognized their willingness to collaborate and gave them several hereditary rights.
vogt of Lower Lusatia
.
During the 16th century, the house became poor. Since then house members have served as state clerks or military officers.
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