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: Trąby . As Princes of the Holy Roman Empire, the Radziwiłł Coat of Arms uses The Trąby in the center of a Black Eagle in a Golden Shield.]] COAT OF ARMS AND MOTTO Family motto: ''The Lord is Our Counsel'' ( Polish : ''Bóg nam radzi''), HISTORY Recent research suggests that the Radziwill family descended from Lithuanian Boyar s--ducal Courtier s, lesser Nobility , who advanced considerably in the 15th Century . The Radziwiłł family has kept its importance and Szlachta rial status for over five centuries. They acquired and maintained great wealth and influence from 15th Century - 16th Century until the beginning of Second World War in 1939 . The family has produced many outstanding politicians, military commanders, clergymen, cultural benefactors and entrepreneurs who left a significant mark on Polish , Belarusian , Lithuanian and European history and culture. The Radziwiłł family reached the heights of its importance and power during the Golden Age of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 16th Century . Due to the activities of Janusz Radziwilłł during The Deluge , the family lost much of its wealth and power. MEMBERS The Radziwiłł family members include:
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