FAMILY VEDRA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Vedra

Coat of arms and family crest of Vedra.

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

History and meaning for Vedra.

Vedra is a family name that we know that there is information about its heraldry, its history and its genealogy.

And here we make available to students of the family name Vedra an important bibliographical information that collects its heraldic and genealogy, that are a beginning of face to the study of this family.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Vedra:

1) The origin of the family name Vedra.

2) The meaning of the family name Vedra.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Vedra.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Vedra.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Vedra proved their chivalry in this institution.

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

* Portugal.

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

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Vedra appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Vedra are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Vedra.

It may be helpful for those with the name Vedra to know that, in the 15th century, hereditary surnames are already more or less consolidated, thanks in part to the obligation (at the initiative of Cisneros) to record births and deaths in parish books. In any case, it is important to know that, especially in rural areas and among the most humble people, the current norm of the hereditary paternal surname is not fixed definitively until the 19th century, topic that should be taken into account if it is applicable to some families of the family name Vedra It is due to spelling errors and of different types that there are different spellings of the same family name, so those of the name Vedra can have graphic variants.

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) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* SALTIRE: The Saltire symbolizes the Banner or script of the leader undefeated in combat.

* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.

* WOLF: The Wolf is a symbol of a Constant Heart that suffers the calamities of war and siege with generous spirit; but when the time comes to fight in the open field, he fiercely fights, without giving his enemy a barracks.

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

* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.

* LEBREL: The Lebrels denote Burning and Courage in undertaking dangers, with such decision, that they need to contain their effort. The Boar symbolizes Dauntless and Boldness.

* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.

* LION: The Lion symbolizes the Generously Warrior Spirit, adorned with the qualities of Vigilance, Dominion, Sovereignty, Majesty and Bravery.

* The family name Vedra 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 Vedra as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Vedra

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