Reyes Católicos - Granada, Andalucía, España
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N 37° 10.851 W 003° 35.775
30S E 447073 N 4115101
Coat of the kings of 16th century
Waymark Code: WM162GV
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 04/20/2022
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This coat of arms is on the façade of a church in this monastery. It was the Coat of the "Reyes Católicos"
Elements of the shield of the Catholic Monarchs
Below we break down the details of the shield used by these monarchs. It incorporates elements of both Isabel and Fernando:
The Yoke: There are various theories that speak about the use of the yoke. The most widespread is that it begins with Y, like Isabel and was chosen by Fernando in honor of his wife.
The arrows: The theory is similar to that of the yoke. They begin with F as Fernando and was adopted by the queen on behalf of her beloved.
Coat of arms of Castilla y León: Origin of Isabel.
Shield of Aragon: Land of King Ferdinand.
Granada: For the conquest of Granada.
On the back the eagle of Saint John.
It is victim of the erosión and the pass of the time. Indoor the cloter there is other in better conditions.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Other
Full name of the bearer: Reyes Católicos
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: façade of the church
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description): The Yoke: There are various theories that speak about the use of the yoke. The most widespread is that it begins with Y, like Isabel and was chosen by Fernando in honor of his wife.
The arrows: The theory is similar to that of the yoke. They begin with F as Fernando and was adopted by the queen on behalf of her beloved.
Coat of arms of Castilla y León: Origin of Isabel.
Shield of Aragon: Land of King Ferdinand.
Granada: For the conquest of Granada.
On the back the eagle of Saint John.
Address: Convento Santa Isabel
Granada
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed
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