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Fleur-de-lis is the stylized depiction of the lily flower. The name itself derives from ancient Greek λείριον > Latin lilium > French lis.. The lily has always been the symbol of fertility and purity, and in Christianity it symbolizes the Immaculate Conception.
The fleur-de-lis was used by French kings since the Middle Ages, which were followed by the Napoleonic eagle designs after the French Revolution. The fleur-de-lis is still popular, and used by overseas people of French heritage, like the Acadians, Québécois or Cajuns. The Napoleonic eagle is also used by Swedish royal house.
The fleur-de-lis meaning "Lily Flower" was the symbol of King Louis XVI of France, the namesake for Louisville. [ 1 ] The current seal used represents Louisville and Jefferson County following the merger of the governments on January 6, 2003.
A fleur-de-lis, the most famous symbol in French heraldry. French heraldry is the use of heraldic symbols in France.Although it had a considerable history, existing from the 12th century, such formality has largely died out in France, as far as regulated personal heraldry is concerned.
Quarterly 1 and 4 azure a fleur-de-lis or; 2 and 3 argent a rose gules. Urban IV (Jacques Pantaléon, 1261–1264) Woodward blazons with different tinctures: 1 and 4 or a fleur-de-lis azure; 2 and 3 azure a rose or. [18] Or an eagle displayed sable vanquishing a dragon gules. [citation needed] Clement IV (Gui Foucois, 1265–1268)
The fleurs-de-lis, as a symbol has often been associated with France, specifically the Kingdom of France. The flag is blazoned Azure, a cross between four fleurs-de-lis argent. [7] Its horizontal symmetry allows both sides of the flag to show the same image.
Edward III adopted the arms of France Azure semé of fleurs de lys or (powdering of fleurs-de-lis on a blue field) – representing his claim to the French throne - and quartered the royal arms of England. 1395–1399: Richard II adopted the attributed arms of King Edward the Confessor and impaling the royal arms of England, denoting a mystical ...
The fleur-de-lis, one of Quebec's most common symbols, is an ancient symbol of the French monarchy and was first shown in Quebec on the shores of Gaspésie in 1534 when Jacques Cartier arrived in Quebec for the first time. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Canadiens, is honoured every 24 June during Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.