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◄ [ | ◄ [[The_Netherlands|Netherlands Homepage]] <br> Heraldry is the design, use, regulation, and recording of coats of arms [''wapens'']. Originally, coats of arms were granted to individuals, not families. However, sometimes the right to bear a coat of arms was inherited by the descendants of the person whom it was granted to. | ||
Since 1581, when the Dutch people renounced Phillip II as their king, the Dutch have not had a monarch to grant coats of arms to deserving individuals. Coats of arms have been granted to Dutch nobles since 1815 by Royal Decree and registered by the High Court of Nobility. Since 1945 anyone may establish a coat of arms and have it registered with the Central Office for Genealogy, in ’s-Gravenhage. | Since 1581, when the Dutch people renounced Phillip II as their king, the Dutch have not had a monarch to grant coats of arms to deserving individuals. Coats of arms have been granted to Dutch nobles since 1815 by Royal Decree and registered by the High Court of Nobility. Since 1945 anyone may establish a coat of arms and have it registered with the Central Office for Genealogy, in ’s-Gravenhage. | ||
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In addition, such families are often subjects of published genealogical books or articles. See the "[[Netherlands Genealogy|Genealogy]]" and "[[Netherlands Nobility|Nobility]]" sections for more information. | In addition, such families are often subjects of published genealogical books or articles. See the "[[Netherlands Genealogy|Genealogy]]" and "[[Netherlands Nobility|Nobility]]" sections for more information. | ||
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