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 Garrigosa:
1) The origin of the family name Garrigosa.
2) The meaning of the family name Garrigosa.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Garrigosa.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Garrigosa.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
It is known that the Garrigosa have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Catalonia (Spain).
* Catalonia (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Garrigosa:
* Apellidos Catalanes. Heraldica de Cataluna, by Augusto Cuartas.
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The book "Apellidos Catalanes. Heraldica de Cataluna" by Augusto Cuartas, where the history and heraldry of the name Garrigosa appears, describes Catalan lineages and family names, such as name Garrigosa. Covers the birthplace of the name Garrigosa, its derivatives, historical and etymological origin, as well as many other data of interest of the family name Garrigosa that justify its origin. All this as a result of the work of an expert in HERALDRY that has unraveled the historical and heraldic archives during a patient research work on the last names, lineages and heraldry of Catalonia.
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) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
2) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
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:
* LANCE: The Lance represents Strength with Prudence.
* FUSIL: The Fusil is a symbol of Righteousness, Prudence and Equity and of the conveniences achieved through these virtues; it serves as a hieroglyph for those who gathered many goods using lawful and upright means.
* TURTLE: The Turtle is one of the most noble figures, being a symbol of the Knight who retires late from combat, facing his enemy until the last moment, trusting in his own strength.
* 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.
* SCEPTER: The Scepter represents Dignity.
* WATER: The Water is a symbol of Enlightened Wisdom, of Virtuous Mood, and can also symbolize domain extension.
* 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.
* 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.
* The family name Garrigosa 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 Garrigosa as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Garrigosa
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