We know that the family name Fonte has information about its heraldry, its history and genealogy.
We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name. SEVEN things you should know about the family name Fonte: 1) The origin of the family name Fonte. 2) The meaning of the family name Fonte. 3) The coat of arms and crest. 4) The bibliography 5) The nobility of the family name Fonte. 6) The prominent persons of this family. 7) The history of the family name Fonte. 8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?. The family name Fonte has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Fonte proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Fonte have or have been established, among other places, in: * Galicia (Spain). * Canary Islands (Spain). * England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. * Italy. Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Fonte: * Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent. * Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility * Linajes y Blasones de Galicia, by Father Crespo. * Heraldica de los apellidos canarios, by Lino Chaparro D`Acosta. * Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza. * Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa. * The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, by Sir Bernard Burke, King of Arms. * Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza. * Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez. Are you proud to belong to your family?
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The images that appear here are examples and none of them belong to the coat of arms for the name Fonte: Parchment with the coat of arms, origin and history for the family name Fonte. Very cheap. Coat of arms for Fonte and the history and origin for the family name Fonte in JPG or Vectorial files as Corel-Draw, AI, WMF, etc. The family Fonte appears in the "General The Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales" written by Sir Bernard Burke appeared for the first time in the year 1842. This book contains about 60,000 names as Fonte and are the most comprehensive Collection of Arms, including the Bearings Armorial of Noblemen and Gentlemen of the British Empire, and diverse coats that were seen in churches, familiar mansions, tombs, etc. This book is very valued by who investigate on its ancestors and want to conserve their memory, by means of the history of its well-known actions and the representation of its symbols. Therefore, the name Fonte is from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, or radicated in some of these countries. The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Fonte are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Fonte, arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Fonte, and origin for the family name Fonte, nobiliary titles of the family name Fonte and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Fonte appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887. The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Fonte 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 Fonte. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Fonte. 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) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom. 3) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness. Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests: * 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. * COMET: The Comet symbolizes a Brave Courage to prevent in time, without fear, future grievances. * borduraNOusar: La Bordura simboliza Protección, Favor y Recompensa; asimismo la cota que vestían los caballeros y que al salir de la pelea, ostentándola manchada de sangre enemiga, eran premiados con el añadido de la bordura de escudo, como insignia de Valor. * CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy. * THISTLE: The Thistle symbolizes in Heraldry a heart nobly humble, but so careful of its honor, that it defends with its sword the luster of its lineage. * 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. * LEOPARD: The Leopard represents the Courageous and Endeavoring Knight who has carried out some daring enterprise using cunning rather than force to complete it. * RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life. * The family name Fonte 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 Fonte as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Fonte Related Words: Fonte family crest | Origin of the name Fonte | Genealogy of the family Fonte | Heraldry of the name Fonte | Coat of arms of Fonte | Genealogy of the Fonte | Origin of the Fonte | Meaning of the name Fonte. 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