We know that the family name Cabrer 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 Cabrer:
1) The origin of the family name Cabrer.
2) The meaning of the family name Cabrer.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Cabrer.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Cabrer.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Cabrer 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 Cabrer proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Cabrer have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Catalonia (Spain).
* The Island of Mallorca (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Cabrer:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* El Solar catalan, valenciano y balear, by Garcia Carraffa.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Nobiliario Mallorquin, by Joaquin Maria Bover.
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The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Cabrer 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 Cabrer. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Cabrer.
The Nobiliario Mallorquin written by Joaquin Maria Bover, where is the heraldry and history of the family name Cabrer, born from the need to fix and disseminate the more or less noble lineages of Mallorca and its blazon, and the desire to reinforce the prestige of the family name Cabrer with the relation of the deeds of their ancestors. Joaquin Mª Bover relates in this book more or less relevant persons with the name Cabrer by historical facts without the need of links with nobiliary corporations or military orders, therefore combines data of the name Cabrer about bourgeois, peasants, workers, Jews, nobles, etc. and all this adorned with their blazons, always using as sources, armorial and specialized knowledge of the author, since this is of recognized heraldic capacity and considers heraldry as an inescapable auxiliary science of History.
The history and heraldry of the family name Cabrer appears in the work "Solar catalan, valenciano y balear", by brothers Garcia Carraffa, so the persons with this family name are of Catalan origin or from other places and settled in Catalonia (Spain). The history and heraldry of the family name Cabrer appears in this work relative only to Catalonia, valencia or Balearic Islands.
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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
3) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* PIGEON: The Pigeon is a symbol of Health; in the coat of arms it denotes Fidelity and Love. It is the emblem of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity and, as such, adorns the currency of the French Order of the Holy Spirit.
* AXE: The Axe symbolizes Death caused to the enemy, and also an ax or wick to illuminate.
* KEY: The Keys symbolize Fidelity and Secrecy.
* HOLM: The Holm Oak is a symbol of Strong and Constant Spirit in heroic actions and courageous undertakings.
* 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.
* HEART: The Heart is a symbol of Vigilant Vassal. In its fiery color, it demonstrates Warmth of mind and loving expression of Affection.
* CABRIO: The Cabrio 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.
* 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.
* The family name Cabrer 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 Cabrer as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Cabrer
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