Josef Franz von Weckert

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JOSEF FRANZ VON WECKERT

Born : September 12, 1822
Deceased : March 13, 1889

Bishop of Passau, 1875-1889

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(de) Auf grünem Gründ ein silberner Hahn, dahinter von Silber und Rot gespalten.

Origin/meaning

The rooster may be a canting symbol (Wecker=somebody who wakes up a person), and also a symbol of vigilance. The division of the shield may be a reference to the Dioces eof Augsburg, where he was a priest before besoming bishop of Passau.

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