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The arms of | The arms of Wiesbaden are identical to the former French Royal arms, and it has been stated that the arms were granted by Charlemagne, or that the arms were used as a symbol for Charlemagne, the alleged founder of the city. However, this is not likely, as in the time of Charlemagne there were no heraldic arms, and he never used fleur-de-lis (lilies) as his symbol. | ||
Wiesbaden was an imperial city until 1250, when it became a possession of the Counts of Nassau. The oldest known seals date from the early 14<sup>th</sup> century and show the lion of [[Nassau]]. Around 1350 three roses were added, probably to distinguish the arms from similar arms in the County of Nassau. In the early 16<sup>th</sup> century the roses were replaced by the three lilies. Later that century the lion was removed, at first in images and on buildings. later also in the seals of the city. | Wiesbaden was an imperial city until 1250, when it became a possession of the Counts of Nassau. The oldest known seals date from the early 14<sup>th</sup> century and show the lion of [[Nassau]]. Around 1350 three roses were added, probably to distinguish the arms from similar arms in the County of Nassau. In the early 16<sup>th</sup> century the roses were replaced by the three lilies. Later that century the lion was removed, at first in images and on buildings. later also in the seals of the city. | ||