A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fagel family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1884 · Dutch, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 deux chev. d'or, acc. en chef de deux combattants (oiseaux) affr. d'arg., bq. et m. d'or. C.: un oiseau d'arg., le vol étendu ou plié. S.: à dextre une aigle reg. de sa., bq. et m. d'or, languée de gu, le vol abaissé, ch. sur la poitrine des lettres L R I d'or, surmontées d'une couronne royale du même; à sen. un lion reg. d'or, lamp. de gu. D.: IN RECTO DECUS.”
Netherlandsc. 1703
Where the Fagel Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Fagel arms are recorded
The Fagel arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1703.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1703
Granting Authority for the Fagel Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Fagel Family in Netherlands
The Fagel family name has deep roots in the northern regions of the Netherlands, with historical records confirming their presence in the province of Friesland by the year 1703. The name is often associated with a long tradition of public service and legal expertise that defined the family's rise within Dutch society. During the eighteenth century, members of the family became well known for their involvement in government administration and diplomatic affairs. This focus on civic duty helped the family establish a lasting reputation in the region. While the name is tied to specific geographic locations in Friesland, the influence of the family eventually spread throughout the Dutch Republic as they took on roles of greater national importance. Their history serves as a window into the professional life of the Dutch middle and upper classes during a period of significant political change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vogel
A feathered vertebrate animal that lays eggs.
This name
FagelA topographic or occupational name referring to a bird catcher or bird keeper.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Israel, Jonathan I., The Dutch Republic: Its Rise, Greatness, and Fall 1477-1806, 1995
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Collectie van de familie Fagel, 1703
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
