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Nationality : [[Germany]] | Nationality : [[Germany]] | ||
'''Born''': April 16, 1927<br> | '''Born''': April 16, 1927<br> | ||
Deceased : December 31, 2022 | '''Deceased''': December 31, 2022 | ||
Archbishop of [[Archdiocese of München-Freising|München-Freising]], 1977-1982<br> | Archbishop of [[Archdiocese of München-Freising|München-Freising]], 1977-1982<br> | ||
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
Official name : Joseph Ratzinger
Nationality : Germany
Born: April 16, 1927
Deceased: December 31, 2022
Archbishop of München-Freising, 1977-1982
Cardinal 1977
Cardinal-Bishop of Velletri-Segni, 1993-2002
Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia, 2002-2005
Pope 2005-2013
 Archbishop of München-Freising |
 Pope |
Official blazon
- (archbishop) Geviert; 1 und 4 in Gold der Freisinger Mohr; 2 in Blau ein schreitender goldener Bär mit einem silbernen Packsattel; 3 von Blau und Silber im Wellenschnitt geteilt, eine Jakobsmuschel, oben golden, unten blau
Origin/meaning
The Moor's Head is from the arms of the Archdiocese of München-Freising. The Bear alludes to St Korbinian founder of the Diocese of Freising. Both indicating the time Cardinal Ratzinger served as Archbishop of München-Freising 1977-1982.
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