Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Tianzi has Jinyang
Emperor of Jìnyáng
The Chinese project title literally means „Heavenly Son from Jinyang“ and refers to the Li family, the founders of the Tang Dynasty. Jinyang, today’s Taiyuan in Shanxi, was the starting point of their rise in 617. Li Yuan, an experienced general and member of a northern Chinese noble family, initially served the Sui Dynasty as a governor. When their rule fell to civil unrest, he rose up with his sons and moved to Chang’an.
618 saw Li Yuan ascend the throne as Emperor Gaozu and founded the Tang Dynasty. His son Li Shimin proved to be an outstanding military commander. After internal family feuding, he succeeded Emperor Taizong in 626. His reign became a model of good governance: he listened to critical advisors, organized administration and justice, and secured the borders through diplomacy as well as military strength.
Under Taizong’s successors, the empire developed into a cosmopolitan center of Eurasia. Chang’an welcomed merchants, scholars, and religious communities along the Silk Roads. Empress Wu Zetian temporarily interrupted the dynastic succession and ruled herself; afterwards, the Li family continued the Tang rule. Under Emperor Xuanzong, poetry, music, and painting flourished, before the rebellion of An Lushan severely shook the empire in 755.
Despite later losses of power, Tang emperors held the throne until 907. After that, China entered the Five Dynasties era, but the family's cultural reputation remained exceptional.
The title „Tianzi cóng Jìnyáng“ was not an established official designation. However, as a poetic project name, it aptly recalls that the path of one of China’s most important imperial dynasties began in Jìnyáng—with a family whose era stands for openness to the world, art, and statecraft to this day.
Sources: National Museum of China, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Metropolitan Museum of Art, ChinaKnowledge, Wikipedia
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Tianzi family crest with Jinyang
On a red imperial ceremonial tablet, the two golden characters 晉陽 are surrounded by a golden, cloud-covered Tang dragon with a red sun pearl; also included are lotus ornaments, jade pieces, red silk, and an imperial ceremonial inscription.
Li Yuan raised his troops in Jinyang, the present-day area of Taiyuan, and in 618 he ascended the throne as Gaozu and founded the Tang Dynasty.
Sources: Taiyuan, Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Kyoto National Museum, „Imperial Dragons“
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
