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Language of the text: Español
Nobility: Señores - Caballeros - Familia Noble
Nobles in:España (Valencia - Cataluña - Baleares)
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The precise origin and ancient seat of the Alegre lineage remain veiled in obscurity, yet it is established that, from time immemorial, houses of this noble name were founded in Cataluña and Aragón by illustrious descendants of the Alegre bloodline. Thenceforth the surname, during the earliest centuries of the Spanish Reconquista, extended to Vizcaya and Valencia, ultimately dispersing through various regions of the realm and later reaching France and the Americas. Juan A., descending from the Vizcaya branch, journeyed from Bilbao to partake in the conquest of Valencia, distinguishing himself by martial valor. On one notable occasion, while passing from the Puig to the Grao with few companions, he withstood an ambush of one hundred Moors and, choosing battle over captivity, repelled the foe and delivered twenty captives to the king. His lineage continued in Valencia, with some descendants adopting the name Luna. Notably, the Alegre of Cataluña included gentlemen who, in 1467, served on the Council of Barcelona. ...
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BlazonAlegre
1. Crest of family: Alegre
Language of the text: Español
En campo de oro, una ala de azur.
Escudo de la familia Alegre. Fuente bibliográfica: "Repertorio de blasones de la comunidad hispánica" Vicente De Cadenas y Vicent Instituto Salazar y Castro.
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