A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Argué family of France.
Reg. 8611 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une étoile (8) d'or.”
BourgogneBourgogne, c. 1663
Where the Argué Arms Were Recorded
Bourgogne
Map of France showing where the Argué arms are recorded
The Argué arms were recorded in Bourgogne, c. 1663.
Bourgogne was one of the richest parts of France, built on wine, wool and the roads that carried both. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region filled with armed families earlier than most of the country.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Argué arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Bourgogne.
Origin & History of the Argué Family in France
The family name Argué traces its roots to the historic region of Bourgogne in eastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were already established within this area, which was then a prominent center for agriculture and trade. The name likely evolved from local linguistic patterns common to the French countryside during the seventeenth century. Families in this region often lived in small, tight-knit rural communities where they worked as skilled laborers or landowners. Because Bourgogne served as a major crossroads for travelers and merchants, the Argué family was well-positioned to witness the significant social and political changes occurring in France during the reign of King Louis XIV. Their presence in these historical records suggests a long-standing connection to the land and the local administrative life of the province.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Argus
Derived from the Greek word meaning bright or shining.
This name
ArguéA locative surname referring to individuals originating from the town of Argues in Normandy.
also spelled
Arguee
Arguey
Argay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Côte-d'Or, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil, 1663
Bouchard, Gérard, Quelques arpents d'Amérique: Population et économie du peuplement, 1996
Richard, Jean, Histoire de la Bourgogne, 1988
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
