Danmarks Adels Aarbog
Encyclopedia
Danmarks Adels Aarbog is an annual publication that details the genealogies, titles, and coats of arms
of Danish
and Norwegian noble families
. It was first published in 1884, making it one of the oldest such publications. The most recent volume, covering 2003-2005, is one of more than ninety volumes in the series, which has detailed more than 700 pedigrees
.
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
of Danish
Danish nobility
Nobility in Denmark was a leading social class until the 19th or 20th century. Danish nobility exists yet and has a recognized status in Denmark, a monarchy, but its real privileges have been abolished....
and Norwegian noble families
Norwegian nobility
Norwegian nobility are persons and families who in early times belonged to the supreme social, political, and military class and who later were members of the institutionalised nobility in the Kingdom of Norway. It has its historical roots in the group of chieftains and warriors which evolved...
. It was first published in 1884, making it one of the oldest such publications. The most recent volume, covering 2003-2005, is one of more than ninety volumes in the series, which has detailed more than 700 pedigrees
Pedigree chart
A pedigree chart is a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance or phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, most commonly humans, show dogs, and race horses....
.