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''[[Brazil|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Brazil Heraldry|Heraldry]]'' | |||
In Brazil, members of the noble class were entitled to bear coats of arms. The Portuguese kings rewarded persons who performed a heroic deed, attained notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title and the right to use a coat of arms. These grants were documented. | In Brazil, members of the noble class were entitled to bear coats of arms. The Portuguese kings rewarded persons who performed a heroic deed, attained notable achievement, or held a prominent position in government by granting them a noble title and the right to use a coat of arms. These grants were documented. | ||
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The Family History Library has some armorials. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | The Family History Library has some armorials. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
'''BRAZIL- HERALDRY''' | '''BRAZIL- HERALDRY''' | ||
*http://www.heraldica.org.br/index.php | *http://www.heraldica.org.br/index.php | ||
*http://www.cicesp.org/site/amissao/heraldica_conceito.php?id=364 | *http://www.cicesp.org/site/amissao/heraldica_conceito.php?id=364 | ||
*http://www.heraldica.com.br/genealogia/genealogia.php | *http://www.heraldica.com.br/genealogia/genealogia.php | ||
*http://brasoes.webcindario.com/<br> | *http://brasoes.webcindario.com/<br> | ||
Sources with information about noble ancestors may also be listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | Sources with information about noble ancestors may also be listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
'''BRAZIL- NOBILITY''' | '''BRAZIL- NOBILITY''' | ||
In addition, such families are often subjects of published genealogical books or articles. See [[Brazil Genealogy]] and [[Brazil Nobility]]. | In addition, such families are often subjects of published genealogical books or articles. See [[Brazil Genealogy]] and [[Brazil Nobility]]. | ||