Georg von Kopp
Georg von Kopp (25 July 1837 – 4 March 1914) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church' 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.
His Eminence Georg von Kopp | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Breslau | |
| Diocese | Breslau |
| See | Breslau |
| Appointed | 9 August 1887 |
| Term ended | 4 March 1914 |
| Predecessor | Robert Herzog |
| Successor | Adolf Bertram |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 28 August 1862 |
| Consecration | 27 December 1881 by Daniel Wilhelm Sommerwerk |
| Created cardinal | 16 January 1893 by Pope Leo XIII |
| Rank | Cardinal Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 July 1837 |
| Died | 4 March 1914 (aged 76) Opava, Austrian Silesia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Fulda (1881-1887) |
| Coat of arms | |
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