FAMILY CAPOGRASSI: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Capograssi

Coat of arms and family crest of Capograssi.

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

History and meaning for Capograssi.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Capograssi have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Capograssi.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Capograssi:

1) The origin of the family name Capograssi.

2) The meaning of the family name Capograssi.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Capograssi.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Capograssi.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

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

* Italy.

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

* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.

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The family name Capograssi appears in the "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti", by Gofredo di Crollalanza, which collects the stories and coats of more than 18,000 Italian and other surnames, but rooted in Italy, among them, the history, heraldry and shield or shields of the surname Capograssi. This book is the result of long and patient searches for almost three decades, which almost represents the life of the author; It is based on the heraldic, genealogical, chivalric and nobiliary science that the author has acquired with the foundation of the Italian Heraldic Academy and the publication of the newspaper "Giornale araldico-genealogical". Surnames, such as Capograssi, are recorded in alphabetical order. The work also includes weapons, heraldry and history of the surname Capograssi, which includes historical data of the family with its location, its titles, etc.

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) 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:

* BEAR: The Bear is a symbol of Strength and skill in handling weapons against the enemy, achieving Victory.

* 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.

* MARTLET: The Martlets mean the number of defeated enemies and are the distinctive mark of the fourth son.

* RAVEN: The Raven is a symbol of the Bold and Courageous Spirit that risks itself in defense of its benefactors.

* NETTLE: The Nettle symbolizes Affliction.

* CHECKY: The Checky symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.

* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.

* YOKE: The Yoke symbolizes Unity.

* The family name Capograssi 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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