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Terence Albert Hargreaves

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Tyler Albert Christopher Hargreaves and Blake Norman Hargreaves
January 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 190

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Blazon

Arms

Per bend erablé Argent and Azure, a rose Gules and a rose Argent in bend sinister;

Crest

Issuant from a circlet of shamrocks Argent a demi bear Azure wearing a coronet erablé its dexter paw holding a bolt of lightning Argent its sinister paw resting on a closed book Gules;

Motto

HOPE COMPASSION COUNTRY;

Differenced Arms for Tyler Albert Christopher Hargreaves, son of Terence Albert Hargreaves

The Arms of Terence Albert Hargreaves with a three point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;

Differenced Arms for Blake Norman Hargreaves, son of Terence Albert Hargreaves

The Arms of Terence Albert Hargreaves within a bordure per bend Azure and Argent;


Symbolism

Arms

The blue and white colours recall a family connection with the sea. The maple leaf dividing line represents both Mr. Hargreaves’ life in Canada and the interconnection between French and English. The white and red roses refer to his Northern English heritage.

Crest

The circlet of shamrocks refers to Mr. Hargreaves’ Irish heritage. The bear represents strength and purpose, and the maple leaf coronet reinforces the idea of Canada. Mr. Hargreaves’ career in television and radio broadcasting and print communication is symbolized by the lightning flash and the book.

Motto

Not applicable

Differenced Arms for Tyler Albert Christopher Hargreaves, son of Terence Albert Hargreaves

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for Blake Norman Hargreaves, son of Terence Albert Hargreaves

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chield Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter
Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek


Recipient Information

Individual