Grandee Zambrana(o) | |
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Created by | Sancho III of Navarre |
Peerage | Spanish Kingdom of Castile, Kingdom of Navarre and House Sanchez. |
Fortun Sanchez Lord Zambrana(o) Surname:
- Due to the many languages spoken in Spain, many spelling variations of the same name are shown in history. Spain, France and England have records of the Zambrano in their historical documents as follows; Zambrana, Zambrano ,Cambrano ,Sambrano ,Sembrano ,Zambraos ,Zambranok are among the most noted in history.
- Fortune Sanchez or Sangiz became squire to his brother king García Sánchez II of Pamplona.
Their lineage originate in the kingdom of Navarra belonging to Navarrese monarchs royal family, As a member to the Jiménez dynasty. The Jimenez Family belongs to the Torres Family of Castile. Proud to be of Visigoth lineage. Fortun Sanchez became the first Grandee or lord to use the surname Zambrana(o). He receives his title in Burgos Spain on 1028. And died of old age in 1088. The Zambrana(o) are a proud Basque family.
- The Lord Zambrana(o) coat of arms is the Seal (emblem) use in House mark and on the heraldic Crest (heraldry), the symbology is as follows:
Castile Silver: A family establish by a Royal gold family of Castile. Silver Moon, Sole duty to protect the maiden ladies and the orphans.
2 Silver Stars: Represent Service to King García Sánchez II of Pamplona and King Sancho III of Navarre
8 Golden saltire Cross: Cross of St. Andrew. Conquest of Baez or Baeza. And the 8 count marks as a new family from a existing family or Grandee. Gold Sun, Sole duty is to protect the prince to the Death, and guard the poor.
Red field or Gules, Mars, Victory.
Blue Border or Azure, Jupiter, Protector.
- All the Zambrana(o) are known by this sigil. Those near sea will add water waves; those that serve the French Kings will have a red castle and flower. Many Families sprouted all over Spain, Italy and America. The most important families are register in the Orders of Spain. The Zambranos that belong to these orders are the most important in history. They are Explorers, rich miners, zealots for the Catholic religion. The Zambrano were Inherited to the Kingdom of Granada after the Reconquista by the king’s of Spain. The Zambrano were inherited for their Castile lineage and service to the crown. The Zambrana(o) have monuments in Spain and America. They govern Castles, monuments, House mark , and regal tombs. According to the digital library of Spain and the genealogy science department there are 5 original families in America.