the Toppler
General
Heinrich Toppler (born 1340 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, died 13. June 1408) was mayor of the german city Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
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On his emblem there are 4 dice pictured.
The dice have tapered corners, which was partly made in the Middle Ages and antiquity.
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In addition, toppeln in old high german means to roll the dice.
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category: Historical