A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Scalise family of Spain.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur au lion d'or, cour. du même.”
The Scalise arms were recorded in Catalonia, c. 1722.
Catalonia lived by sea trade, and its merchant houses were as powerful as its landowners. Both sorts of family took arms, and Barcelona kept records of the houses entitled to bear them.
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 Spain in this period.
Reigning in Spain when the Scalise arms are first recorded.
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
The family name Scalise has deep roots that connect to the movement of people across the Mediterranean region during the early eighteenth century. While the name is often associated with southern Italy, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Catalonia by 1722. During this period, Catalonia served as a vital hub for trade and migration, drawing families from various coastal regions to its bustling ports and agricultural centers. The presence of the Scalise family in this area suggests they were part of a broader network of families who moved to find new economic opportunities or to escape regional instability. By settling in Catalonia, these early ancestors integrated into local society, contributing to the diverse cultural and social fabric of the region during a time of significant transition in Spanish history.
Latin term referring to stairs, ladders, or a flight of steps.
