- The Governor General of Canada
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Alejandro Marangoni
Guelph, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Isaac Paul Marangoni and Joshua Paul Marangoni
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 306
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Vert and barry wavy Argent and Vert, a chevron between in chief two Dall sheep's heads couped respectant Argent accorné, and in base a bell Or;
Crest
A demi-Andean condor displayed Vert its head Or its collar Argent, issuant from jets of water Argent;
Motto
INTELLIGERE AUDE;
Badge
An ancient galley flagged oars in action Or, its sail unfurled Argent charged with a vol Vert;
Differenced Arms for Isaac Paul Marangoni, child of Alejandro Marangoni
The Arms of Alejandro Marangoni within a bordure Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Joshua Paul Marangoni, child of Alejandro Marangoni
The Arms of Alejandro Marangoni within a bordure Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Green symbolizes nature and Dr. Marangoni’s research on sustainable alternatives to animal-based foods. The Dall sheep is an alpine species living in northwestern Canada; along with the chevron, they represent Dr. Marangoni’s love of mountains and mountaineering. The sheep’s horn is an example found in nature of a fractal, a pattern that repeats itself over space and time, increasing its overall size but not its actual configuration. In his research, Dr. Marangoni has encountered many such beautiful structures in complex molecules and, to him, they represent his faith in science to protect biodiversity and the environment. The bell echoes his surname by representing the Marangona, the largest and oldest of the bells of St. Mark’s Campanile, in Venice, Italy, which rang to call carpenters (marangoni in Venetian) to work. After the Napoleonic wars, Dr. Marangoni’s family turned to commerce, and the wavy lines represent the importance of the sea in this enterprise.
Crest
The Andean condor is a national emblem of Ecuador, where Dr. Marangoni was born. It lives in the Andes and is considered vulnerable to extinction; it references Dr. Marangoni’s love of mountains and his concern about the impact of climate change on their ecosystems. The condor is also a symbol of wisdom and longevity. The jets of water embody both a fountain of youth and a fountain of knowledge. The condor rising from a fountain recalls the phoenix rising from flames. The whole thus conjures hope for a renewed and better world and emphasizes the importance of education to achieve it.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “Dare to understand.”
Badge
The Venetian galley recalls the importance that ships held in the history of the Marangoni family after it turned to commerce in the 19th century. The wings repeat the symbolism of the condor in the Crest.
Differenced Arms for Isaac Paul Marangoni, child of Alejandro Marangoni
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Joshua Paul Marangoni, child of Alejandro Marangoni
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 January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Katherine Golightly
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual