Johann Peter von Richarz

JOHANN PETER VON RICHARZ

Born : May 23, 1783
Deceased : July 2, 1855

Bishop of Speyer, 1835-1836
Bishop of Augsburg, 1836-1855

Official blazon

• (de) In Rot eine eingeschweifte blaue Spitze, darin ein silberner Reitersäbel; vorne ein silbernes Buch; hinten auf einem Neun­ berg ein silberner Hahn.

Origin/meaning

The book refers to his former profession as teacher at the university in Würzburg. The meaning of the rooster is not clear, it may be a symbol of vigilance. The sword refers to his father, who was a Corporal in the Husar regiment of the Archbishops of Würzburg.

The arms were identical in Speyer and Augsburg.

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