King of Arms
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A King of arms is a government officer in countries like England, Scotland, and Wales. He grants coats of arms to other people. King of Arms is the highest rank of officer of arms. Some countries do not have a King of Arms, but have another person that grants coats of arms.
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[edit] Heraldic jobs
In England, a King of Arms gives coats of arms to people after the Earl Marshal approves. In the Republic of Ireland the coats of arms are given by chief herald. Canada also has a chief herald. In the Kingdom of Spain, a Cronista de Armas (Chronicler of Arms) has the power to give people coats of arms. A King of Arms is also usually in charge of special ceremonies for a country.
[edit] British Kings of Arms
[edit] English Kings of Arms
- Garter Principal King of Arms
- Clarenceux King of Arms
- Norroy and Ulster King of Arms
[edit] Scottish King of Arms
- Lord Lyon King of Arms
[edit] Chief Heralds
- The Chief Herald of Canada
- The Chief Herald of Ireland
- The State Herald of South Africa
[edit] Cronistas de Armas
- Cronista de Armas de Castille and Leon
[edit] See also
- Heraldry
- Officer of Arms
- The College of Arms
- The Court of the Lord Lyon
- The Canadian Heraldic Authority
