King Louis

Summary

Heraldic description of an inscription dedicated to King Louis, accompanied by the arms of France and those of the Lis and Thieselin families. The emblems include fleurs-de-lis, a crowned sword, plowshares, and agricultural symbols.

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Description of the heraldry

Detailed description of the shields representing the arms of France and the allied families of du Lis and Thieselin.

This inscription is placed below a shield semé with three fleurs-de-lis: these are the arms of France. To the right, another shield contains a sword supporting a crown with its point, surrounded by two fleurs-de-lis: these are the arms of the du Lis family, descendants of J acques d'Arc and Is abelle Romée. To the left, another shield, composed of three plowshares with a spur rowel in the middle, represents the arms of the Thiesel in family , allied to the du Lis. A sheaf of wheat and grapevines laden with grapes adorn the upper part.

Below is written:

Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

Iconography

Signs and attributes

escutcheon semé with three fleurs-de-lis Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. sword supporting a crown Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. three ploughshares Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. spur rowel Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. sheaf of wheat Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. grapevine Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure.

Entities

Narrative network

The names, places, and concepts most present in the entry, weighted by centrality in the text.

100 King Louis Saint 96 France Place 86 Isabelle Romée Person 86 Jacques d'Arc Person 81 Famille du Lis Institution 68 Thieselin Family Institution

Frequently asked questions about King Louis

Who was King Louis?

Heraldic description of an inscription dedicated to King Louis, accompanied by the arms of France and those of the Lis and Thieselin families. The emblems include fleurs-de-lis, a crowned sword, plowshares, and agricultural symbols.

How is King Louis depicted in Christian art?

In iconography, King Louis is recognizable by: escutcheon semé with three fleurs-de-lis, sword supporting a crown, three ploughshares, spur rowel, sheaf of wheat and grapevine.

What are the other names of King Louis?

Other forms of the name: Louis.

Who are the relatives of King Louis?

Relatives of King Louis: Jacques d'Arc (ancestor of the Lily lineage) and Isabelle Romée (ancestor of the Lily lineage).

Annexes & related entities

Structured data for exploration: events, miracles, quotes, places, attributes, patronages, and important entities cited in the text.

Quotes

  • † Long † live † King † Louis † Inscription under the escutcheon

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