Laguardia History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Portugal
Spain

It is generally thought that the name Laguardia was originally a nickname "probably taken from the city of Guarda, but the oldest one known for it is Estêvão da Guarda, secretary of D. Dinis, The Troubadour King (1261-1325.) In remuneration for the many services received from him, D. Dinis gave to him and his legitimate descendants the couples he owned in Torres Vedras, and by charter of 24-IV-1317 it is clear that he was his clerk, as he is designated in this University Degree. On 9-VI-1320 he made a will in the castle of Lisbon, in which he declared that he was a parishioner of Santa Cruz and S. Mamede." 1

Early Origins of the Laguardia family

The surname Laguardia was first found in the city of Guarda, a city and municipality in central Portugal. One of the earliest known bearer of the surname Laguardia was Estêvão da Guarda who was official cup-bearer to Prince Dinis in the early 14th century. He is thought to have come to Guarda from Aragon in the late 12th century as part of the train of Queen Santa Isabel. A document dated April 24th, 1317, indicates that Estêvão da Guarda was granted the lands of Torres Vedras by the Prince.

Early History of the Laguardia family

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Laguardia Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Guardia, Laguardia, Guardi, Guarda, Guardiola, LaGuadia and many more.

Early Notables of the Laguardia family

Prominent members of the family include Estevao da Laguardia. He held the position of cup-bearer of Prince Dinis. He was the procurator and plenipotentiary of this prince in the settlement of differences between him and his son Afonso, who later became King Afonso IV. As a reward for his services, Don Dinis gave him the properties of Torres Vedras. In a document dated from April 24th, 1317 Estevao da Laguardia is recorded as the prince scribe. He made his will in the castle of Lisbon, near the estates where he lived on June...
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Contemporary Notables of the name Laguardia (post 1700) +

Fiorello Henry La Guardia (1882-1947), American lawyer and politician
Fiorello Henry LaGuardia (1882-1947), American Republican politician, U.S. Consular Agent in Fiume, 1904-06; U.S. Representative from New York, 1917-19, 1923-33; Defeated, 1914, 1932; Mayor of New York City, New York, 1934-45 2

Citations +

De Faria, Antonio Machado. Armorial lusitano: genealogia e heráldica. Lisboa, 1961. Print
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html