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Where did the Menendez coat of arms come from?
When did the Menendez family first arrive in the United States?
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Origin Displayed: Spanish
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ménendez, Menendez, Méndez, Mendez, Meléndez, Melendez, Ménez, Menez and many more.First found in Asturias, birthplace of the Reconquest. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Among the early explorers of the New World was Diego Méndez, who voyaged to Peru and fought alongside Almagro. Other settlers include Antonio Menéndez, who arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1779 with his wife Teresa Vicenta. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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Some noteworthy people of the name Menendez- Robert "Bob" Menendez (b. 1954), American politician, Representative and Senator from New Jersey
- Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo (1856-1912), Spanish scholar
- Emilio Menéndez (b. 1945), Spanish politician and member of the European Parliament
- Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo (1856-1912), Spanish scholar, historian, and literary critic
- Pedro Menéndez de Avilés (1519-1574), Spanish explorer, first governor of Florida
- Pidal Juan Menéndez (1861-1915), Spanish archivist, jurisconsult, historian, and poet
- Pidal Luís Menéndez (1860-1932), Spanish painter
- Pidal María Goyri de Menéndez (1873-1955), Spanish Hispanist, professor, and author
- Andrés Ignacio Menéndez (1879-1962), President of El Salvador (1934 to 1935)
- Francisco Menéndez, President of El Salvador (1885 to 1890)
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Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. 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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