A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Klingspor family of Sweden.
Reg. 3480 · Swedish, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un arbre de sin. à dextre et un cerf ramp. au nat. à sen., touchant au feuillage; et un éperon d'arg., la molette en haut, entre l'arbre et le cerf; le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin. Brl. de gu. et de sin. C.: les meubles de l'écu (moins la terrasse). L.: de gu. et d'or.”
Swedenc. 1700
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Map of Sweden showing where the Klingspor arms are recorded
The Klingspor arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Stockholm.
Stockholm held the Swedish court and the House of Nobility, where every noble family's arms were entered and kept. Families ennobled for service registered there, which is why so many are recorded around the city.
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 Sweden in this period.
Carl XII of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Carl XII of Sweden
1697–1718
Reigning in Sweden when the Klingspor arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Sweden
In Sweden, a coat of arms belonged to a noble family as a whole rather than just one individual. These arms were passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants. Younger branches of the family used the same shield without needing to change it. This system ensured that the entire lineage shared the same identity and status under the law.
Granting authority
The Riddarhuset, or House of Nobility, regulated all noble coats of arms in Sweden under royal authority.
How they got arms
Families received their coats of arms through royal grants of nobility which were then officially registered with the House.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Swedish House of Nobility register starting in the year 1626.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Sweden.
Origin & History of the Klingspor Family in Sweden
The Klingspor family name has deep roots in the history of Northern Europe, with the lineage becoming particularly prominent in Sweden by the early 18th century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Stockholm by the year 1700, where they often served in high-ranking military and administrative roles. The name itself is thought to have originated from German-speaking regions before migrating northward, reflecting the movement of noble families across the Baltic Sea during the era of the Swedish Empire. As the family settled into Swedish society, they became deeply involved in the political life of the capital. Their presence in Stockholm during this time highlights their transition from continental origins to becoming a key part of the Swedish aristocracy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kling-Spor
A combination of the German words for blade and spur.
This name
KlingsporRefers to a soldier or knight characterized by a sword and riding spurs.
also spelled
Klingspore
Clingspor
Klingspohr
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Elgenstierna, Gustaf, Den introducerade svenska adelns ättartavlor, 1928
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Sweden), Riddarhusets stamtavlor
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
spurKnighthood, and readiness to spur on
