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FAMILY CARVALHOSA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Coat of arms and family crest of Carvalhosa.

Genealogy of family Carvalhosa, origin of Carvalhosa, provenance of the family name Carvalhosa.

History and meaning for Carvalhosa.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Carvalhosa have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Carvalhosa.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Carvalhosa:

1) The origin of the family name Carvalhosa.

2) The meaning of the family name Carvalhosa.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Carvalhosa.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Carvalhosa.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Carvalhosa have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Portugal.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Carvalhosa:

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Carvalhosa appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Carvalhosa are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Carvalhosa.

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) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* LEOPARD: The Leopard represents the Courageous and Endeavoring Knight who has carried out some daring enterprise using cunning rather than force to complete it.

* SPARROWHAWK: The Sparrowhawk is a symbol of Cunning.

* LAMB: The Lamb symbolizes the Kings and Leaders who have to sacrifice themselves to the good and care of their subjects; also denotes in the whiteness of fleeces, Qualified Nobility.

* HERON: The Heron represents Prudence in preventing dangers, guarding against them.

* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.

* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* WHEEL: The Wheels symbolize Speed in carrying out the most arduous undertakings. They are also a symbol of Fortune, Favor and Inconstancy.

* The family name Carvalhosa 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 Carvalhosa as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Carvalhosa

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