Klemens Kurowski

Who is Klemens Kurowski?

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

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

"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:.

Noteworthy is information about Bochotnica Castle, with at end of 15th century was transferred into hands of Anna Zbąska of Nałęcz.