On this website we collect some interesting and useful information for the study of the history and the heraldry of the family name Ximenes.
The most important thing is the bibliographic information about the name Ximenes.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Ximenes:
1) The origin of the family name Ximenes.
2) The meaning of the family name Ximenes.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Ximenes.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Ximenes.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Ximenes has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
It is known that the Ximenes have or have been established, among other places, in:
* England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland.
* Italy.
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Ximenes:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* Extension of Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica by Endika de Mogrobejo.
* The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, by Sir Bernard Burke, King of Arms.
* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The family Ximenes appears in the "General The Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales" written by Sir Bernard Burke appeared for the first time in the year 1842. This book contains about 60,000 names as Ximenes and are the most comprehensive Collection of Arms, including the Bearings Armorial of Noblemen and Gentlemen of the British Empire, and diverse coats that were seen in churches, familiar mansions, tombs, etc. This book is very valued by who investigate on its ancestors and want to conserve their memory, by means of the history of its well-known actions and the representation of its symbols. Therefore, the name Ximenes is from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, or radicated in some of these countries.
The history and heraldry of the family name Ximenes appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Ximenes 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 Ximenes.
The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Ximenes 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 Ximenes. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Ximenes.
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) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
2) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
3) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.
* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.
* TREE: The Tree is a symbol of Ancient and Clarified Nobility.
* COMET: The Comet symbolizes a Brave Courage to prevent in time, without fear, future grievances.
* SHELL: The Shell symbolizes the Knight who marches to the borders of his states to widen them by fighting; it is also a symbol of Pilgrim.
* GRIFFIN: The Griffin, half eagle and half lion, is an emblem of Ingenuity and Greatness.
* EYE: The Eye is a symbol of Ingenuity and Capacity, if both are painted it symbolizes Vigilance and Care.
* MULBERRY: The Mulberry symbolizes Prudence and Wisdom.
* The family name Ximenes 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 Ximenes as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Ximenes
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