A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Henggeler family of Austria.
Reg. 4133 · Austrian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à deux épées d'arg., garnies d'or, passées en saut.; aux 2 et 3 parti de gu. et d'or, à une aigle ép. partie d'or sur le gu. et de sa. sur l'or. Sur le tout d'azur à trois étoiles d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: un vol coupé, à dextre d'arg. sur azur, à sen. de gu. sur or. L. conformes aux émaux du vol. S.: deux lions de gu. D.: ALLES DURCH GOTT. [M. Gustave Heine, à Vienne, élevé au rang de baron sous le nom de Heine-Geldern, était frère du poète Henri Heine].”
AustriaVienne, c. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Henggeler arms are recorded
The Henggeler arms were recorded in Vienne, c. 1772.
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
Vienne
Town
Vienne
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Henggeler Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Henggeler arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Henggeler Family in Austria
The Henggeler family name is deeply rooted in the history of the Swiss canton of Zug, where the name appears in local records as early as the late Middle Ages. The family established itself as a prominent lineage of landowners and public officials, often holding influential positions within the local government and the church. By the late eighteenth century, members of the family began to expand their reach beyond their traditional mountain home. Historical documentation confirms that by 1772, representatives of the Henggeler family were living and working in Vienna. This migration was likely driven by the family’s involvement in trade and professional service, which allowed them to integrate into the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Austrian capital during the Enlightenment. Their presence in such a significant European center highlights the family's transition from local Swiss prominence to a broader role in regional commerce and administration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hengst
A male horse or stallion used for breeding.
This name
HenggelerA topographic or occupational name referring to a breeder or keeper of stallions.
also spelled
Heine-Geldren
Heyne-Geldern
Heine-Gelder
Hyna Geldern
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Henggeler, Rudolf. Die Henggeler von Unterägeri. 1945
Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zug, Familienakten der Henggeler
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swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
swordJustice, and military honour
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
