Identification of the bearer: Michail "Voda" Soutzos (1784-1864),prince of Moldavia
Historical Notice: Phanariote family, including four Grand Interpretaires and three Princes of Moldavia and Wallachia. This particular shield belongs to Michail "Voda" Soutzos, in his capacity as Prince of Moldavia (1818-1821), which explains why depicted here is the Moldavian coat-of-arms (bullock's head surmounted by a star), surrounded by the regional armories of various parts of that country.
Notes: Photo Leonidas Kallivretakis, 2008
Identification of the Coat-of-Arms: Soutzos
Is Referenced By:
I. Bianu, N. Hodos, D. Simonescu, Bibliografia Romaneasca Veche, 1508-1830, v. ΙΙΙ, 1rst ed. Bucuresti 1936, 2nd ed. Liechtenstein 1968
Type:
Herald monument
Research Title:
Heraldic Monuments of Greece
Research Center:
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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