Johannes von Geissel
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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
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Archbishop of Köln |
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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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