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Chivalry
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Almanach de la Cour |
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Guy Stair Sainty's site with information about a great many orders of chivalry, as well as matters of royalty and nobility.
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Caltrap's Corner |
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This site contains a number of interesting and often humorous essays about knighthood, including some alternative opinions on controversial subjects, as well as the malady of ordens hunger.
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Heraldica |
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The portion of François Velde's big site treating various orders of chivalry.
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Specific Orders |
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Links to specific orders of chivalry and organizations of a chivalric nature are being collected and organized as a part of the list of groups recognized by The Augustan Society.
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Genealogy
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The Foundation for Medieval Genealogy |
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Promoting the study of medieval genealogy and prosopography. Publishes "Foundations".
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The Peerage |
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This site has an extensive collection of genealogies of primarily royalty of the British Isles, including Scotland. Most entries are sourced and are based on various Burke's peerage books along with Complete Peerage among others.
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Scotland's People |
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Here one can find birth, marriage, and death records, among other data of interest dating back to the mid 1500s. Once located, these can be downloaded for a small cost.
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The Society of Genealogists |
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The Society of Genealogists offers a unique combination of research material, guidance and support for those interested in family history and the lives of earlier generations. It is a charity whose objects are to promote, encourage and foster the study, science and knowledge of genealogy. Publishes "Genealogists’ Magazine".
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Heraldry
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American College of Heraldry |
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The American College of Heraldry is a Chartered, non-profit body established in 1972, with the aim of aiding in the study and perpetuation of heraldry in the United States and abroad. Registrations are restricted by policy to American citizens or residents, as well as to others with significant personal or business connections in America.
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American Heraldry Society |
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Armorial Register -- International Register of Arms |
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Register your armorial bearings in "The International Register of Arms". Arms are recorded both in an online armorial and published in a hardback book in volumes. More information on registration and publications can be found by visiting the link above.
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Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft |
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The main objective of the Society is to cultivate the historical sciences of genealogy and heraldry, as well as the related disciplines (sphragistics, iconology, insigniology and vexillology). The Society is a non-profit making institution which establishes a basis for significant academic research beyond the domain of the Society. Publishes "Adler" in German.
Note: Despite having both English and German versions of the web site, much of the text is in German on both.
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Heraldry Society |
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The Heraldry Society exists to increase and extend interest in and knowledge of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects. The Society is nonprofit making and is registered as an educational charity. Publishes "Coat-of-Arms".
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Heraldry Society of Scotland |
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The Heraldry Society of Scotland was founded in 1977 with the objective of promoting the study of heraldry and encouraging its correct use in Scotland and Overseas.
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IDTG |
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| | Augustan Kimon Andreou's blog on "heraldry, genealogy, history, and other things" provides a regular stream of articles, illustrations, links on matters heraldic and otherwise. Beginning in November 2008, there is a goodly supply of items for casual browsing or direct reference, especially of the odd and obscure.
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International Heraldry & Heralds |
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A single page covering all aspects of Heraldry from its early development in Medieval Europe; heraldic practices in battle, melees and jousts; examples from armorial rolls, grants, castles, manor houses, and other buildings and artifacts. Includes an explanation of terminology and how to blazon arms.
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History
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People of Medieval Scotland: 1093-1314 |
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Royalty & Nobility
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Almanach de la Cour |
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Guy Stair Sainty's site with lots of information about royalty and nobility, as well as orders of chivalry.
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The Royal Ark |
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The web's most comprehensive site on the genealogies of the Royal and ruling houses of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
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The World of the Habsburgs |
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| | "The World of the Habsburgs” is a virtual exhibition showcasing the history of the Habsburgs and their times. It includes a large collection of images from a number of historical sources, many not previously available to the public.
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Site Maintenance References
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Page Editor Guide |
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This is a link to the users guide for the page editing program contained in this web site. Note that editing authority must be obtained from the Webmaster before you will be able to use these instructions.
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