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Gerrit de Graeff (IV), vrijheer van Zuid-Polsbroek, Purmerland and Ilpendam[1] (26 July 1797, Ilpendam– 27 March 1870) was a Dutchpatrician, Amsterdamaristocrat and feudal Lord.
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shield holders are two silver swans
helmet covers in red and silver
helm adornment shows an upright silver spade with ostrich feathers (Herren von Graben)
motto: MORS SCEPTRA LIGONIBUS AEQUAT (DEATH MAKES SEPTRES AND HOES EQUAL)
Graeff, P. de (P. de Graeff Gerritsz en Dirk de Graeff van Polsbroek) Genealogie van de familie De Graeff van Polsbroek, Amsterdam 1882.
Bruijn, J. H. de Genealogie van het geslacht De Graeff van Polsbroek 1529/1827, met bijlagen. De Built 1962–63.
Moelker, H.P. De heerlijkheid Purmerland en Ilpendam (1978 Purmerend)
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