On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Corao.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Corao.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Corao:
1) The origin of the family name Corao.
2) The meaning of the family name Corao.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Corao.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Corao.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Corao has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
It is known that the Corao have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Asturias (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Corao:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Corao appears in the big "Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica" written by brothers Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo. There are more than 100 volumes that occupy this Encyclopedia where we can find the family name Corao. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Corao.
The history and heraldry of the family name Corao appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage Corao It is found together with its heraldry in Asturias. This book is the fruit of more than 10 years of tireless work, of many excursions throughout the Asturian geography, crossing valleys, mountains, hamlets, places, villages, towns and cities, searching and searching in the most isolated corners that house that had a shield on its facade, like those of the lineage of the family name Corao, which led him to possess a formidable photographic archive on Asturian heraldry. It is a must for all those who want to undertake the study of Asturian heraldry. The heraldry and history of the name Corao appears here very well documented.
Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Corao. This work is of great importance for the heraldry because it collects the history, evidence of nobility and nobility of surnames and lineages among which is the family name Corao. The name Corao also appears in the "Heraldic and Noble Dictionary of the Kingdoms of Spain" by Fernando Gonzalez Doria, although he presents less data on the name Corao than the "Nobiliario Espanol".
One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
2) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
3) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.
* LEBREL: The Lebrels denote Burning and Courage in undertaking dangers, with such decision, that they need to contain their effort. The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.
* WOLF: The Wolf is a symbol of a Constant Heart that suffers the calamities of war and siege with generous spirit; but when the time comes to fight in the open field, he fiercely fights, without giving his enemy a barracks.
* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.
* GRIFFIN: The Griffin, half eagle and half lion, is an emblem of Ingenuity and Greatness.
* BRIDGE: The Bridge symbolizes Alliance and Union.
* ROOK: The Rooks symbolize the Captain who defends his fortress.
* HORSE: The Horse is considered the symbol of war, representing Boldness and Speed in Action.
* The family name Corao appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Corao as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Corao
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