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This family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene held the title of COUNT or VISCOUNT that his name indicates. It is therefore a noble family.
The family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene is a COMPOSITE surname of the surname Foster, which appears first, and skeffington vicomte massereene.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene:
1) The origin of the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene.
2) The meaning of the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene:
* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility
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The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene 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 Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene, 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 Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene, and origin for the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene, nobiliary titles of the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.
The family crest and coat of arms of Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene, most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene, and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene.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) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
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:
* PORCUPINE: The Porcupine is a symbol of Strength against danger, because it closes in on itself and defends itself with its own weapons (quills).
* ANCHOR: The Anchor is a symbol of Hope, it also means security and constancy, even in the greatest setbacks of fortune.
* FLEUR-DE-LIS: The Fleur-de-lis represents the Generous Courage that, for received grievances, repeatedly returns benefits, and is a symbol of French heraldry.
* SALTIRE: The Saltire symbolizes the Banner or script of the leader undefeated in combat.
* CRICKET: The Cricket is a symbol of the Irresolute and Inconstant Lover.
* BRIDGE: The Bridge symbolizes Alliance and Union.
* EYE: The Eye is a symbol of Ingenuity and Capacity, if both are painted it symbolizes Vigilance and Care.
* MALLET: The Mallet indicates War for the damage that it can cause to armor.
* The family name Foster-skeffington vicomte massereene 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/
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