Grupo Impresores Unidos has made the second edition of
Blasones y Apellidos available, now in a complete monumental limited edition three boxed set in Spanish.
The set has been completely redesigned with imitation leather and foil stamping to form an elegant boxed set.
In 1987, Fernando Muñoz-Altea, the author, first published his work which included approximately 250 last names. The books sold out in 10 days.
The goal of this republication is to preserve the original work and subsequent extensive investigation.
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Fernando Muñoz Altea,
signing a copy of
Blasones y Apellidos |
The remastered three boxed set includes more than 750 names, genealogy, origin, code of arms, heraldry of Spanish, English, Italian and French settlers in Spain and Latin America.
This editorial project includes historic data and preserves it for future generations. It also provides the reader the opportunity to learn the relevant aspects of the history and a better understanding of the social coexistence for more than 700 years in Spain and Latin America
About the Author
Muñoz Altea was introduced to the study of heraldry, genealogy and
nobility by Don José de Rújula y Ochotorena, Marqués de Ciadoncha, Dean
of the Corps of Chronicler King of Arms (Cuerpo de
Cronista Rey de Armas),
and by Don Julio de Atienza y Navajas, Barón de Cobos de Belchite,
author of the well-known work “Nobiliario Español”. Both became his
mentors and friends.
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Fernando Muñoz Altea (r)
and the Queen consort of Spain |
On 10 November 1962 Muñoz Altea was appointed
King of Arms of the Royal House of the Two Sicilies by HRH
Prince Ranieri, Duke of Castro, and Head of the Royal House.
The Kingdom of Sicily did not have actual heralds (to grant coats of
arms and issue certificates of nobility) in recent times, but rather a
Commission for Titles of Nobility based in Naples until 1861. This commission concerned itself with the administration of certain
nobiliary institutions, recognition of titles of nobility and heraldry.
The appointment of the King of Arms continues this tradition.
Certifications of arms and certificates of nobility issued by Muñoz
Altea's office in the name of the Royal House are, in effect, documents
of a dynastic nature. Muñoz Altea is the King of Arms of the Royal House
of the Two Sicilies. He does not have a governmental position but has
the status of
Private Officer of Arms. In addition to his office as King of Arms, Muñoz Altea is delegate of the
Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
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Fernando Muñoz Altea (left)
with the Duke and Duchess
of Castro |
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Among many memberships, he is the founder and life time President of the Genealogic and Armoury Academy of Mexico. He has dedicated more than 60 years of his life to the study of Heraldic, Coat of Arms, and Hispanic family history.
He has ordered and cataloged several historic archives of many municipalities in Spain. Knight of the Mexican Legion of Honor. He is the author of several books, among them, the biographies of the 64 Viceroys of Mexico, The House of Los Pinos History (the Presidencial Residence of Mexico), and The biographies of the Signers of the Independence Act.
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