Quintano y Quevedo - Ourense, Galicia, España
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N 42° 20.272 W 007° 51.742
29T E 593716 N 4687916
Bishop Quintana and Quevedo Coat
Waymark Code: WM14ZPX
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 09/19/2021
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In Plaza de las Mercedes, s / n. Building currently occupied by the C.E.I.P. "AS MERCEDES", and coat of arms of the former Bishop of Ourense D. Pedro Quintano y Quevedo, which is located over the door of entry. Quartered, carries in 1) three smooths; 2) lion; 3) a terraced tree, with an outlined greyhound attached to its trunk and 4 /, a castle surmounted by a cauldron. The three lyses correspond to the QUEVEDO lineage, and the lion, castle and cauldron are figures used in the arms of the QUINTANO or QUINTANA lineage, so the set forms the weapons that he decided to use in his episcopal shield, which later became appointed cardinal. Leather stamped from which the cords hang with the distinctive tassels of the episcopal dignity.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Ecclesiastical (prelates and their seats)
Full name of the bearer: Quintano y Quevedo
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
School building
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
Quartered, carries in 1) three smooths; 2) lion; 3) a terraced tree, with an outlined greyhound attached to its trunk and 4 /, a castle surmounted by a cauldron. The three lyses correspond to the QUEVEDO lineage, and the lion, castle and cauldron are figures used in the arms of the QUINTANO or QUINTANA lineage, so the set forms the weapons that he decided to use in his episcopal shield, which later became appointed cardinal. Leather stamped from which the cords hang with the distinctive tassels of the episcopal dignity.
Address:
Ceip As Mercedes
Ourense
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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