The Salomon family of Friedberg wasn’t of noble origin; back in Frýdek they were members of bourgeoisie and thus were not noble but still free of serfdom. Václav Mořic Salomon of Friedberg did approach nobility, after being awarded with a coat of arms and a title of vladyka (country gentleman) sometime between 1648 – 1650 for his military accomplishments against the Swedes, but nevertheless continued as a politically active member of bourgeoisie.
