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The Renteria family of Spain and Portugal originated in the villa of Bermeo in Vizcaya and later branches of the family were established in Baqui, Ajanguiz, Guernica, Ondarroa and in Aldeola. The Renteria warriors were members of the hidalgo (the noble warrior class of Spain and Portugal) and don Francisco RamÓn de la Renteria was named Procurador General of the Señorio of Vizcaya on 9 March, 1582 A.D. by the King of Spain and by the Basque lords assembled.
For valor in combat against the enemies of Spain, the Renteria warriors were elevated to the military knighthoods. Don José Manuel do la Renteria, don Carlos Miguel de Renteria and don Felipe Juan do la Renteria were created Knights of the most noble Order of Santiago (founded 1160 A.D. by King Don Fernando II to guard the Holy Sepulchre of the Apostol Santiago in Compostela from the ravaging Arabs).
Don Luis Pedro de la Renteria and don Antonio Miguel de la Renteria were created Knights of the most noble Order of Calatrava (founded 1158 A.D. by King Don Sancho III and confirmed by Pope Alejandro III in 1164A.D. to make Holy war upon the invading Arab armies with fire and sword and, hasta la muerte).
The Renteria caballeros were Conquistadores del Nuevo Mundo and their descendants reside throughout the Americas.
Bibliography: “Enciclopedia Heraldica”; “Nobilario”; Caballeria”
In heraldry, the Renteria Coat of Arms is a shield of silver with a large green tree at the center and on each side of the foot of tree are two large black wolves. The tree represents the Renteria estates and the wolves signify their determination to defend it with ferocity. Black is the color of wisdom and constancy. Green is the color of love and silver is the color of truth and justice. ã 1988 Armas de España
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