The heraldry and the history of the family name Orantes 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 Orantes.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Orantes:
1) The origin of the family name Orantes.
2) The meaning of the family name Orantes.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Orantes.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Orantes.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Orantes 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 Orantes proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Orantes have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Estremadura (Spain).
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Orantes:
* 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.
* Nobiliario de Extremadura, by Adolfo Barredo de Valenzuela y Arrojo, and Ampelio Alonso de Cadenas y Lopez.
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Julio de Atienza, in his book "Nobiliario Espanol", collects the heraldry and history of the family name Orantes. This work is of great importance for the heraldry because it collects the history, evidence of nobility and nobility of surnames and lineages among which is the family name Orantes. The name Orantes also appears in the "Heraldic and Noble Dictionary of the Kingdoms of Spain" by Fernando Gonzalez Doria, although he presents less data on the name Orantes than the "Nobiliario Espanol".
The family name Orantes appears collected by the Chronicler and King of Arms, Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent, in his "Repertoire of Coats of the Hispanic Community", that means that the lineage Orantes has official coat of arms certified by King of Arms. Said Repertoire of Blazons of the Hispanic Community is the greatest work of Spanish heraldry, where the surnames with his heraldic appears like the family name Orantes arranged alphabetically, with their coats of arms. In this work have included the content of many manuscripts of the National Library of Madrid and corresponding to Minutes of Kings of Arms and collects surnames that as Orantes are Spanish or very linked for some reason or other to Spain, so those of the family name Orantes are in this position. There are also thousands of heraldic and heraldic shields from several Sections of the National Historical Archive, as well as the Royal Chancery of Valladolid, Salas de los Hijodalgos of Vizcaya, etc. In summary, those of the surname Orantes have made some test of nobility or knightage.
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) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
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:
* 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.
* AXE: The Axe symbolizes Death caused to the enemy, and also an ax or wick to illuminate.
* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.
* 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.
* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.
* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.
* IVY: The Ivy symbolizes Love Bond and also Triumph.
* TIGER: The Tiger represents Fierceness and Valour; Resentment; Dangerous if aroused.
* The family name Orantes 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 Orantes as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Orantes
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