Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Marquis de Bourbon
Marquis of Bourbon
The project title „Marquis de Bourbon“ refers to a lineage whose historical rank extended far beyond that of a Margrave. The house received its name from the Bourbon-l’Archambault family in present-day central France. The older family of the Lords of Bourbon had dominated the region since the early Middle Ages; in 1272, the line of the Bourbons from the royal house of the Capetians began with the marriage of the heiress Beatrix of Burgundy-Bourbon to Robert of Clermont.
Robert was a son of King Louis IX. His son Louis I was elevated to the title of Duke of Bourbon in 1327 and made Moulins the center of a growing power. The family soon branched into several lines, including Bourbon, Vendôme, and Montpensier. It produced military leaders, court officials, and church dignitaries, while remaining closely connected to the French Crown.
When the older ducal line lost its possessions in the 16th century, the Bourbon-Vendôme line gained in importance. Antoine de Bourbon married Jeanne d’Albret, Queen of Navarre. Her son Henry of Navarre ascended the French throne in 1589 as Henry IV. With courage, political skill, and the Edict of Nantes, he led the country, exhausted by religious wars, into calmer years.
Under his descendants, France became a major European power. Louis XIII, together with Richelieu, strengthened the royal administration; Louis XIV combined Versailles with art promotion and a particularly impressive court ceremony. Bourbon lines later also ruled in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma. In France, their immediate rule as kings ended in the 19th century, while other branches continued.
The history of the Bourbons thus spans from a castle in the Bourbonnais to several European thrones. Castles, archives, portraits, and still-living family branches all bear witness to their extraordinary ability to re-enter Europe’s history time and again over the centuries.
Sources: Château de Versailles, National Library of France, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Larousse, Wikipedia
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Marquis de Bourbon
Historical coat of arms of the Capetian House of Bourbon. Blazon: Blue with golden lilies set in it; above a red diagonal bar.
The blue shield is adorned with golden lilies. A wide red diagonal bar is placed above the lily field. The representative versions bear a French marquise crown.
The coat of arms is based on the old French coat of arms and distinguishes the Bourbon side line by the red diagonal bar.
Sources: Coat of arms of the Capetian dynasty, medieval French coats of arms, historical coats of arms of the House of Bourbon.
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.
