And here we make available to students of the family name Foncillas an important bibliographical information that collects its heraldic and genealogy, that are a beginning of face to the study of this family.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Foncillas:
1) The origin of the family name Foncillas.
2) The meaning of the family name Foncillas.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Foncillas.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Foncillas.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Foncillas 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 Foncillas have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Aragon (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Foncillas:
* 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.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Diccionario de Heraldica Aragonesa, by Bizen Do Rio Martinez.
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For many years, many authors, among which Bizen Do Rio Martinez, tried to collect in protocols, salutes, signatures and other documents, many blazons of Aragon, among which are those of the family name Foncillas, that presents the great work of this author "Dictionary of Aragonese Heraldry", which in many cases, have also been proven in churches, hermitages and cemeteries. All have been carefully recorded and above all, with its proven provenance. Centuries of history have shaped these blazons, among which are those of the family name Foncillas and throughout the Aragonese geography we can admire mansions and facades that still conserve the armeros stones that emblazon the lineage of the ancient infanzons, in most cases today inhabited by descendants of those hidalgos, such as the name Foncillas. Our infanzons, as surely the Foncillas, conscious of their duty and displaying the nobility of their race, they often promoted their troops at their expense and, leaving their homes and estates, set out to reconquer, enlarging the Aragonese kingdom and conforming with his effort and sacrifice what would later be the Crown of Aragon. Here we also have the heraldry and history of the name Foncillas.
The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Foncillas 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 Foncillas. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Foncillas.
Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Foncillas. 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 Foncillas. The name Foncillas 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 Foncillas 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) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
3) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* GRIFFIN: The Griffin, half eagle and half lion, is an emblem of Ingenuity and Greatness.
* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.
* TOWER: The Tower represents the Generosity with which the Knight offers himself at the service of his Country and his King.
* WATER: The Water is a symbol of Enlightened Wisdom, of Virtuous Mood, and can also symbolize domain extension.
* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.
* HERON: The Heron represents Prudence in preventing dangers, guarding against them.
* GOAT: The Goat symbolizes one who wins through politics rather than war.
* CRICKET: The Cricket is a symbol of the Irresolute and Inconstant Lover.
* The family name Foncillas 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 Foncillas as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Foncillas
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