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FAMILY QUINTANILLA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Coat of arms and family crest of Quintanilla.

Genealogy of family Quintanilla, origin of Quintanilla, provenance of the family name Quintanilla.

History and meaning for Quintanilla.

On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Quintanilla.

The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Quintanilla.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Quintanilla:

1) The origin of the family name Quintanilla.

2) The meaning of the family name Quintanilla.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Quintanilla.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Quintanilla.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

The family name Quintanilla 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 Quintanilla proved their chivalry in this institution.

It is known that the Quintanilla have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Canary Islands (Spain).

* Asturias (Spain).

* Estremadura (Spain).

* Aragon (Spain).

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Quintanilla:

* 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.

* Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos, by Francisco Sarandeses.

* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.

* Nobiliario de Extremadura, by Adolfo Barredo de Valenzuela y Arrojo, and Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez.

* Diccionario de Heraldica Aragonesa, by Bizen Do Rio Martinez.

* Los Apellidos en Canarias, by Carlos Platero Fernandez.

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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 Quintanilla, 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 Quintanilla 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 Quintanilla. Our infanzons, as surely the Quintanilla, 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 Quintanilla.

The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Quintanilla 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 Quintanilla. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Quintanilla.

The history and heraldry of the family name Quintanilla appears in the book "Heraldica de los apellidos asturianos" by Francisco Sarandeses Perez. Here the lineage Quintanilla 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 Quintanilla, 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 Quintanilla appears here very well documented.

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) 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:

* 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.

* NETTLE: The Nettle symbolizes Affliction.

* CHEVRON: The Chevron symbolizes the boots and spurs, and for this reason it was granted as an adornment of the shield to the Knight who was wounded from the combat in his legs.

* ROSE: The Roses are an emblem of Beauty, of the Immaculate Honor, of the Nobility, of the recognized Merit and symbolize Constancy against depletions of fortune and Fierce Push to avenge the offenses that affect the trunk of their lineage.

* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.

* HERON: The Heron represents Prudence in preventing dangers, guarding against them.

* ERMINE: The Ermines symbolize Purity and Fidelity placed at the service of the Prince.

* HOLM: The Holm Oak is a symbol of Strong and Constant Spirit in heroic actions and courageous undertakings.

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