Johannes von Geissel

JOHANNES VON GEISSEL

Born : February 5, 1796
Deceased : September 8, 1864

Bishop of Speyer, 1836-1841
Coadjutor Archbishop of Köln, 1841-1845; Titular Archbishop of Iconium
Archbishop of Köln, 1845-1864
Cardinal 1850

Bishop of Speyer	Archbishop of Köln
Cardinal

Official blazon

• (Speyer) Schrgägeteilt; zwei Geißeln, die Griffe parallel zur Teilungs­ linie, die Peitschenschnüre mit je zwei Endennach rechts unten bzw. nach links oben gerichtet.
• (Köln) Gespalten, vorne in Silber ein schwarzes Kreuz; hinten in Gold eine schwarze vierschwä­nzige Geißel.

Origin/meaning

The personal arms show a canting whip (Geissel). When transferred to Köln he combined the whip with the cross of the Archdiocese of Köln, and as cardinal he used the whip as an inescutcheon.

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