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CORONACION [7 records]

Record 1 2023-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Christian Liturgy
  • Official Ceremonies
CONT

A coronation is a Christian ceremony during which the new monarch is crowned as part of a Eucharist, or Holy Communion service, at which Christians commemorate Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liturgies chrétiennes
  • Cérémonies officielles
DEF

Cérémonie au cours de laquelle un souverain est [proclamé].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Liturgia cristiana
  • Ceremonias oficiales
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Record 2 2023-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Official Ceremonies
OBS

A wooden chair that is used when British monarchs are crowned ...

OBS

The Coronation Chair in St George's Chapel is one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for over 700 years when it is placed in the centre of the Abbey, in front of the High Altar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Cérémonies officielles

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
  • Ceremonias oficiales
OBS

En 1296, tras las Guerras de Independencia, el rey Eduardo I de Inglaterra se llevó la Piedra de Escocia junto con otras insignias reales. Alrededor de 1300 hizo construir e instalar una silla en la Abadía de Westminster en Londres, diseñada para sostener el bloque de arenisca. Ahora, a esa silla se le llama Silla de la Coronación.

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Record 3 2023-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
  • Official Ceremonies
  • Heritage
DEF

The emblems or insignia of royalty, as the crown, sceptre, and other adornments used especially at the coronation of a monarch.

CONT

The crowning itself is near the end of the ceremony which includes the monarch making promises to God and the people they serve, a sacred blessing known as anointing and the receiving of the royal regalia.

CONT

At the heart of the Crown Jewels collection are the coronation regalia: the sacred objects used during the coronation ceremony. These unique objects represent the powers and responsibilities of the monarch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Cérémonies officielles
  • Patrimoine
DEF

Insignes royaux (couronne, globe, sceptre, etc.) dont on se [sert] pour la cérémonie du couronnement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Artículos de joyería
  • Ceremonias oficiales
  • Patrimonio
CONT

Una corona de plata sobredorada de aproximadamente un kilogramo y un bastón de mando convertido en cetro y recubierto de una rica filigrana y esmaltes verde azulados serán las insignias reales que acompañarán al Príncipe de Asturias [...] cuando sea proclamado Rey.

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Record 4 2023-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Constitutional Law
  • Parliamentary Language
  • Official Ceremonies
CONT

There are several stages to the [coronation] service: ... The oath: The sovereign swears to uphold the law and the Church of England.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit constitutionnel
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
  • Cérémonies officielles
CONT

Lors de la cérémonie, l'archevêque de Canterbury présente d'abord le nouveau souverain à l'auditoire, qui l'acclame. Le souverain prononce le serment du couronnement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho constitucional
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
  • Ceremonias oficiales
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Record 5 2023-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Numismatics
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
CONT

A commemorative coin was struck by the Mint and 12,500 coronation medals were awarded to Canadians.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Numismatique
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
CONT

La Monnaie royale canadienne a fait frapper une pièce de monnaie commémorative, et 12 500 Canadiens ont reçu une médaille du couronnement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Numismática
  • Museos y patrimonio (Generalidades)
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Record 6 2012-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

A brick which is specially manufactured for use as the top course in a coping.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Brique d'un format particulier employée pour le couronnement d'un mur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
  • Paredes y mamparas
DEF

En albañilería, ladrillos con forma especial que se utilizan como remate de coronación.

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Record 7 2007-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
DEF

Top of a dam, levee, spillway or weir to which water must rise before passing over the structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
DEF

Sommet d'un barrage, d'une digue, d'un évacuateur ou d'un déversoir, que l'eau doit atteindre avant de passer par-dessus l'ouvrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Presas y calzadas elevadas
DEF

Parte superior de una presa, dique, vertedero o aliviadero por encima de la cual el agua debe elevarse antes de pasar sobre la estructura.

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