Arms of the University of Oxford Facts

The Arms of the University of Oxford show an open book with the inscription 'Dominus illuminatio mea', surrounded by three golden crowns.

A blazon of this would be:

Azure, upon a book open proper, leathered gules, garnished or, having on the dexter side seven seals of the last, the words DOMINVS ILLVMINATIO MEA; all between three open crowns, two and one, or.

The arms have been in existence since around 1400, varying in appearance over the centuries. The number of seals and the text, for example, have both varied. The modern version of the arms in which they are not borne on a shield, but rather surrounded by a garter bearing the text 'UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD' was designed in 1993 and is a registered trademark.

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Sun Apr 19 06:15:36 2009

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See also:

  • Oxford City CouncilOxford City Council
    oxford.gov.uk
    Providing information on Tourism, Local Council, Leisure, Transport, Education and Services in the Oxford Area.
  • Oxford Weather StationOxford Weather Station
    bocc.co.uk
    Provides live weather information, visual observations and data from an automatic weather station located in Oxford.
  • Blackbird Leys Parish CouncilBlackbird Leys Parish Council
    blackbirdleys.com
    Gives residents information on what goes on at meetings, plus a short history of the area.
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