Leo breslau biography
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Born in New York City in , Leo Breslau was a prolific painter.
Georg von Kopp
Georg von Kopp (25 July 1837 – 4 March 1914) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church[1]' who served as Bishop of Fulda (1881–1887) and Prince-Bishop of Breslau (1887–1914).
He was known for his anti-Polish views and pursued the Germanization of Polish Catholics in his dioceses.
Biography
Kopp was born in Duderstadt in the Kingdom of Hanover. He was the son of a weaver and attended the gymnasium at Hildesheim.
View Leo Breslau's biographical information, upcoming artworks at auction, and sale prices from our price archives.In 1856 he became a telegraph operator in the employ of the Hanoverian government.[2]
From 1858 to 1861, he studied theology and in 1862 entered the priesthood. He rose rapidly in his profession and in 1872 was made vicar-general at Hildesheim and three years later bishop of Fulda.
He worked to bring about a better understanding between the German government and the papal curia. After his election to the House of Lords he obtained a mitigation of the anti-Catholic provisions which characterized the May laws.
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