Identification of the bearer: Juan Fernández de Heredia, Grand Master (1376-1396) of the Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
Historical Notice: Spanish feudal house from Zaragoza, including various military, diplomatic and political officials of the Kingdom of Aragon. The two coats-of-arms presented here (on the left and on the right), surrounding the cross, emblem of the Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, belong to the diplomat, writer and Grand Master of the Order, Juan Fernández de Heredia.
Institute of Neohellenic Research/ National Hellenic Research Foundation
Research Supervisor:
Leonidas Kallivretakis
Rights Holder:
Institute of Neohellenic Research/ National Hellenic Research Foundation
Subjects:
Heraldic Monument
Coat of arms
Heraldry
Emblem
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