Joseph von Schork

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JOSEPH VON SCHORK

Born: December 7, 1829
Deceased: January 25, 1905

Archbishop of Bamberg, 1890-1905

Official blazon

(de) Geviert von Gold und Blau; in 1 und 4 der Bamberger Löwe; in 2 und 3 ein facettierter silberner Stern.

Origin/meaning

The arms quarter the arms of the Archdiocese (I and IV) with the arms of the archbishop. He already used a star as personal arms before becoming Archbishop of Bamberg. The meaning, however, is not known.

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