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Where did the Martin coat of arms come from?
When did the Martin family first arrive in the United States?
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Origin Displayed: Spanish
Origins Available: English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Spanish
Spelling variations of this family name include: Martínez, Martinez, Martíniz, Martiniz, Martin, Martins, Martín, Marcial and many more.First found in Old Castile, in the heart of Spain, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Among the early explorers of the New World was Juan Martínez de Ampués, who became governor of Santo Domingo and founded the first Spanish city in Venezuela, Coro (1527). He later became governor of Curaçao. Also of note was Domingo Martínez de Irala, who voyaged to Argentina with Pedro de Mendoza and eventually was named governor of Paraguay. Other bearers of the family name who emigrated to Spain's colonies in the New World include Isabel, who emigrated to Peru in 1560. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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Suggested Readings for the name MartinAdam Martin (1755-1835) and Thomas Roy Musick (1757-1842), St. Louis County, Missouri, Pioneers by Michal Martin Farmer, Colonial Pioneers: Martin and Bell Families and their Kin by Mary Coates Martin, Deacon John Burnham of Ipswich and Ebenezeer Martin of Rehoboth, Massachusetts by Elisabeth Puckett Martin. Some noteworthy people of the name Martin- Charles E Martin (1912-2002), American cartoonist and animator
- Strother Martin (1919-1980), American actor perhaps best known as the prison "captain" in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke
- Homer Dodge Martin (1836-1897), American painter
- Edwin McCammon Martin Sr. (1908-2002), American diplomat who was ambassador to Argentina from 1964-1968
- Dean Martin (1917-1995), American singer, film actor, television star and comedian
- Glenn Luther Martin (1886-1955), American aircraft manufacturer
- Valerie Martin (b. 1948), American novelist and short story writer and winner of the prestigious Orange Prize
- First Lieutenant Harry Linn Martin (1911-1945), United States Marine Corps officer awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945
- Adolfo Bonilla San Martín (1875-1926), Spanish writer and philosopher
- Prime Minister Paul Martin (b. 1938), Canadian businessman, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Canada
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Another 9 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. Martin, sept of the Clan CameronIs your family of Scottish descent? If so, you can proudly display the Cameron Clan Badge. This clan badge is used by all septs of that clan. Martin is also a Sept of the Clan MacDonald
THE REGIONS OF SPAIN
Aragon, which is a region of northeastern Spain in the Iberian peninsula. Aragon has a proud cultural heritage and its own unique language. In 1137, the regions of Aragon and Catalonia united to form the Crown of Aragon, whose illustrious line of kings led the reconquest of the eastern peninsula from the Muslims. The Crown of Aragon extended its Mediterranean empire with the recapture of Mallorca in 1229 and Sicily in 1282 and it remained an important power throughout the Middle Ages. In 1469, King Ferdinand of Aragon married Isabella of Castile and this union brought together the two most powerful kingdoms of Spain to create a united Spanish nation.
MoreTHE MOORSFollowing the decline of the Roman Empire, in the 5th century AD, the Visigoths came to control the peninsula. Part of the Visigothic legacy to Spanish civilization was the introduction of the institution of monarchy. Several centuries later, in 711, the Visigothic kingdom in Spain was invaded by Muslims. Aside from a nucleus of resistance which was maintained in the north, the Muslim victory was complete by the year 718.
MoreSPAINSpain, which is presently a state that includes the Balearic and Canary Islands and is in southwestern Europe, was originally settled by the Iberians. In the first millennium BC, the Celts, who were from central Europe, invaded and began to mingle with the native Iberians. Later, Greeks and Carthaginians colonized the coasts; however, they were replaced by the Romans by the 3rd century BC. MoreTHE VISIGOTHSIn 420, The Visigoths captured Spain from the Vandals and proudly returned it to Rome. Unfortunately, 18 years later the Suevi overran the peninsula.
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