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*(de) In gespaltenem Schild rechts in Gold einen nach rechts aufsteigenden rot gezungten und rot bewehrten schwarzen Meißner Löwen, links in Gold zwei blaue Landsberger Pfähle. | *(de) In gespaltenem Schild rechts in Gold einen nach rechts aufsteigenden rot gezungten und rot bewehrten schwarzen Meißner Löwen, links in Gold zwei blaue Landsberger Pfähle. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Leipzig developed around a castle built in the early 11<sup>th</sup> century. The new town received city rights in 1165 from the [[Margravate of Meissen|Counts of Meissen]]. The city became one of the largest cities in, first Meissen, later Sachsen. | Leipzig developed around a castle built in the early 11<sup>th</sup> century. The new town received city rights in 1165 from the [[Margravate of Meissen|Counts of Meissen]]. The city became one of the largest cities in, first Meissen, later Sachsen. | ||