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 Magadan:
1) The origin of the family name Magadan.
2) The meaning of the family name Magadan.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Magadan.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Magadan.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Magadan 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 Magadan proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Magadan have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Galicia (Spain).
* Asturias (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Magadan:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Apendice al Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Linajes y Blasones de Galicia, by Father Crespo.
* Heraldario Hispanoamericano y Europeo, by Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez and the Spanish King of Arms don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Nobiliario Espanol, by Julio de Atienza.
* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Magadan appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage Magadan It is found together with its heraldry in Asturias. This book is the fruit of more than 10 years of tireless work, of many excursions throughout the Asturian geography, crossing valleys, mountains, hamlets, places, villages, towns and cities, searching and searching in the most isolated corners that house that had a shield on its facade, like those of the lineage of the family name Magadan, which led him to possess a formidable photographic archive on Asturian heraldry. It is a must for all those who want to undertake the study of Asturian heraldry. The heraldry and history of the name Magadan appears here very well documented.
The family name Magadan is registered in the "Heraldario Espanol, Europeo y Americano" by Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas and the King of Arms Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent. In this work there are names, like Magadan that have branches in America and / or Europe.
The work "Linajes y Blasones de Galicia", by Father Crespo, where the heraldry and the history of the family name Magadan appears, is the most important treatise of the heraldry of Galicia (Spain), and was published three hundred years after the appearance of the posthumous "Nobiliario, Armas y Triunfos de Galicia", by Father Felipe de la Gandara. Its author Father Crespo Pozo, had for his investigations, vigils and costly walks that were rewarded with the kind collaboration of Nobles as the Dukes of Medinaceli facilitating the archive of the Grand Casa Marquesal de Camarasa, etc. All this resulted in a plurality of sources of consultation that make the scholarly work, encyclopedic and illustrative in Galician heraldry. This work collects, as we have already said, the history and heraldry of family Magadan so the Magadan or they are Galician or linked in some of their branches to Galicia.
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) 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:
* PELICAN: The Pelican is a symbol of the Charitable and Pious Lord towards his vassals.
* HORSE: The Horse is considered the symbol of war, representing Boldness and Speed in Action.
* NETTLE: The Nettle symbolizes Affliction.
* PALM: The Palm Tree symbolizes Victory and Triumph.
* BULL: The Bull symbolizes Generous Chest, in whom the memories of his lineage, represented in the red of his blood, inflame the desire for great enterprises.
* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.
* BEAR: The Bear is a symbol of Strength and skill in handling weapons against the enemy, achieving Victory.
* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.
* The family name Magadan 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 Magadan as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Magadan
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