Dresselberg

Summary

The Dresselberg family is an extinct, medieval Danish noble family.

Dresselberg coat of arms.

History edit

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

Insignia edit

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 edit

The family is for instance associated with Dragsholm and Vindingegaard.

Notable members edit

  • Vilhelm Dresselberg (1545-1620)

References edit

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

External links edit

  • Family tree