Robarte Arms - Illogan, Cornwall, UK
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N 50° 14.749 W 005° 16.048
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A former successful merchant from Truro quickly ascends the social hierarchy to the title of Earl and Baron. The Arms of Robarte (Roberts) and motto of "quae supra"-"seek the things which are above"
Waymark Code: WM16EG6
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/14/2022
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It would appear either, on gaining a title the recipient chose to be named "Robarte" or that often was the case, at that time with poor reading and writing skills, the "Roberts" name inadvertantly changed to "Robarte" by mistake. However, "Roberts" changed to "Robarte" Gaining a title with a continental sound gave them an air of Aristocracy.
Robartes family's involvement with Cornwall; the 1570s when plain Richard Roberts was a merchant in Truro; the family's rapid ascent of the social hierarchy to the titles of Earl of Radnor and Baron Robartes of Truro and Lanhydrock; acquisition of Lanhydrock and 40,000 acres of land across Cornwall;
Richard Roberts (Robartes) (c1580-1634) inherited a vast fortune from his father, John Roberts (c1550-1614) a wealthy merchant in Truro. c1585 John and his father, Richard Robartes (d.1593) built a new family home, called 'The Great House' in Truro, the final traces of which were lost in 1960. By 1622, he was described as the 'wealthiest in the west' becoming involved with money-lending. In 1614 he had become High Sheriff of Cornwall, and two years later he used this wealth to purchase a knighthood, whilst under threat of all his property being seized for usury. He was made a baronet in 1621, again having been forced to 'purchase' the honour, and a Baron in 1625.
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The coat of Arms
Having stars
Lion
Griffin
Ribbon or plants
Knights helmet
Shield
Motto
All would have a specific meaning