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TIL that the coat of arms displayed on the Medieval Times location in Schaumburg, Illinois is that of Perelada, Spain, and the Viscounts Rocabertí, lords of Peralada Castle. The company founder, Jose Montaner, was uncle to the Count of Perelada, and incorporated stories from his family in shows.

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