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Horn� Benesov (Czech Republic)

Brunt�l okres, Moravosilesian Region

Last modified: 2002-08-30 by jarig bakker
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[Horn� Benesov flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 21 Aug 2002 See also:

Horn� Bene�ov town flag

Flag of the town of Horni Benesov (Moravosilesian Region) is banner-of-arms of the CoA. The flag has been granted in 1998.
Jan Zrzavy, 28 Jul 2002

There is a better CoA at this page, with information about the town:
Horn� Bene�ov was a municipal mining town mentioned in connection with mining activities in the 13th century. The original name of the town was Bne�ov. The name was renamed Horn� Bene�ov as late as in 1926. The Deed of Foundation was dated 11 April 1253. Historical annals mentioned existence of Bene�ov as a mining settlement in 1226. In 1271 P�emysl Otakar II confirmed the right of Opava citizens to silver mines next to Bene�ov. This privilege was renewed in 1298 by his son V�clav II. The mines in Horn� Bene�ov ranked among the oldest silver and lead mines in the region of Brunt�l. The first information about the mines dated back to 1247. The mines flourished most in the 16th century. An idea to found the town was submitted by Bene� II from �valno - son of Vok I. The Deed of Foundation was destroyed during devastating march of Maty� Korv�n, Hungarian king, in 1474. A Latin copy hereof preserved only in Land and Duties register of Brandemburk of 1535. Municipal privileges were confirmed by a deed issued by Lady Barbora, Duchess of Opava, Ratibo� and Krnov in 1506. During Hungarian invasions in 1474 Horn� Bene�ov was destroyed and privileges were renewed at the beginning of the 16th century. In addition to the ore mining, metal and textile industry contribute to economic development of the town.
Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 2481.
Jarig Bakker, 30 Jul 2002


Horn� Bene�ov CoA

[Horn� Benesov CoA] image from this page, reported by Jarig Bakker, 30 Jul 2002





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