Franziskus von Bettinger

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FRANZISKUS VON BETTINGER

Born : September 17, 1850
Deceased : April 12, 1917

Archbishop of München-Freising, 1909-1917
Cardinal 1914

Official blazon

(de) Von Silber und Blau geviert; in 1 und 4 der Freisinger Mohr; in 2 und 3 ein getatztes silbernes Kreuz.

Origin/meaning

The arms show the diocesan arms quartered with a cross. The meaning of the cross is not known, probably a generic Christian symbol. The cross and colours may also refer to the Diocese of Speyer, where he was a priest.

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