A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Batory family of France.
Reg. 5085 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wolfReward from long service and hard work
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 mâchoire de trois dents de loup d'arg., cont.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Batory Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Batory arms are recorded
The Batory arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Batory 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 France.
Origin & History of the Batory Family in France
The origins of the Batory name are deeply connected to the movement of families across European borders during the eighteenth century. While the name is famously associated with the royal house of Transylvania, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Bretagne, France, by 1725. During this period, families often migrated for trade, military service, or to seek new opportunities in growing coastal cities. The presence of the Batory name in Bretagne suggests that these ancestors were part of a wider network of individuals who settled into local communities while maintaining their distinct family identity. By integrating into the social and economic life of northwestern France, these early family members helped preserve the name as they transitioned into a new cultural landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bator
Derived from the Hungarian word for brave or valiant.
This name
BatoryA noble surname of Hungarian origin signifying a courageous or heroic individual.
also spelled
Batori
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Batory, A., Histoire des familles nobles en Bretagne, 1982
Le Gall, J., Les migrations européennes au XVIIIe siècle, 1995
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