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The arms show a black lion in gold, the arms of the oldest Counts of Jülich (1081-1207). The black lion has been used to represent the area by the successive rulers. The arms can also be seen in a number of towns and regions that were ruled by the original counts of their successors. For example [[Jülich]], [[Düren]], [[Gelderland]] and many more.
The arms show a black lion in gold, the arms of the oldest Counts of Jülich (1081-1207). The black lion has been used to represent the area by the successive rulers. The arms can also be seen in a number of towns and regions that were ruled by the original counts of their successors. For example [[Jülich]], [[Düren]], [[Gelderland]] and many more.


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File:julichh1500.jpg|alt=Wappen von Herzogtum Jülich/Arms (crest) of Duchy of Jülich|The arms around 1500
File:julichh1500.jpg|alt=Wappen von Herzogtum Jülich/Arms (crest) of Duchy of Jülich|The arms around 1500

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DUCHY OF JÜLICH

Arms (crest) of Duchy of Jülich
Official blazon
German In Gold ein schreitender, schwarzer, rot bezungter und rot bewehrter Löwe.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The Duchy was created from the County Jülich in 1356 and existed until 1423 when it was incorporated in the Duchy of Jülich-Berg.

The arms show a black lion in gold, the arms of the oldest Counts of Jülich (1081-1207). The black lion has been used to represent the area by the successive rulers. The arms can also be seen in a number of towns and regions that were ruled by the original counts of their successors. For example Jülich, Düren, Gelderland and many more.

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