Bebek family

The history of this family is connected with the areas in present-day Slovakia, notably in Gemer region, where they had their dominion.

The first mention of this family is from the year 1243, when the king Béla IV of Hungary after the Mongol invasion donated domains at upper Gemer to brothers Derek and Philip.

In the early 15th century, Gothic funeral chapel was built next to the church, but only one member of the family is buried in it: Ladislaus Bebek.

[4] The coat of arms of the Bebek family is formed by the silver patriarchal cross, which is placed in the red early Gothic shield.

Heraldic crest of the family is a crowned girl with two fish, which is interpreted as Melusine.