John Writhe

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John Writhe (died 1504) was a long-serving English officer of arms. He was probably the son of William Writhe, who represented the borough of Cricklade in the Parliament of 1450–51, and is most remembered for being the first Garter King of Arms to preside over the College of Arms. Writhe is also notable for the contention that it was he who developed the system of heraldic cadency employed by English officers of arms to the present day. rdf:langString
rdf:langString John Writhe
rdf:langString John Writhe
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rdf:langString Originally the birds were doves, chosen in reference to the fourteenth-century theory that heralds should relinquish their paternal arms and take doves or other bearings alluding to their office. It has been suggested that the College of Arms based their coat on Writhe's but the converse is more likely.
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rdf:langString John Writhe (died 1504) was a long-serving English officer of arms. He was probably the son of William Writhe, who represented the borough of Cricklade in the Parliament of 1450–51, and is most remembered for being the first Garter King of Arms to preside over the College of Arms. Writhe is also notable for the contention that it was he who developed the system of heraldic cadency employed by English officers of arms to the present day.
rdf:langString A 'bugle' head erased sable goutty, horned, ringed & crowned or .
rdf:langString On a torse or & azure a dove close argent, beak & legs gules, crowned or.
rdf:langString Azure, a cross or between 4 doves close argent, beaks & legs gules.
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