A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edouard family of France.
Reg. 5500 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. au lion de sa.; aux 2 et 3 d'or à la croix pattée de gu. Sur le tout d'azur à une comète d'or, posée en bande.”
FranceToulouse, c. 1663
Where the Edouard Arms Were Recorded
Toulouse
Map of France showing where the Edouard arms are recorded
The Edouard arms were recorded in Toulouse, c. 1663.
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 Edouard 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 Edouard Family in France
The name Edouard originates from the Old English name Eadweard, which translates to a guardian of prosperity or riches. While the name gained prominence in England through royal figures, its presence in France reflects the deep cultural ties between European regions during the medieval and early modern periods. By 1663, records confirm that members of the Edouard family were firmly established in the city of Toulouse. During this era, Toulouse was a major center for trade, law, and religious life in southern France. Families living in the city at this time often participated in the vibrant local economy or served in the administrative offices that supported the regional parliament. The presence of the Edouard family in Toulouse suggests they were part of the stable urban society that helped define the character of the Languedoc region during the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadweard
Old English elements meaning rich or blessed guardian.
This name
EdouardA French form of a Germanic name signifying a wealthy or prosperous protector.
also spelled
Edouart
Eduard
Edwar
Edward
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Haute-Garonne, Registres paroissiaux de Toulouse, 1663
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Wolff, Philippe, Histoire de Toulouse, 1974
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
