Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Ferenc Rákóczi
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 16, 2017
1. Ferenc Rákóczi Marker
[Marker text in Hungarian:]
á helyén allt a XVII. század
végén az Aspremont-palota.
Ilt szállt meg gyakori bécsi
tartózkudásai idején
az 1690-es években
II. Rákóczi Ferenc,
az 1703-1711 évi magyar
szabadságharc vézere.
hunderts das Palais Aspremont.
In diesem Gebäude verweilte
während seiner mehrmaligen
Wiener Aufenthalte in den
1690er Jahren
Fürst Ferenc Rákóczi II.
der nachher an der Spitze des
ungarischen Freiheitskampfes
1703-1711 stand.
Here at the end of the 17th Century stood the Palais Aspremont. During the 1690s, Prince Francis II Rákóczi spent time in this building on his several visits to Vienna, and later became the leader of the Hungarian War of Independence, 1703-1711.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian.
Location. 48° 12.328′ N, 16° 22.417′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is on Himmelpfortgasse just west of Seilerstaette
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mozart's First (a few steps from this marker); Café Frauenhuber (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Egon Cäsar Conte Corti (about 120 meters away); Franz Grillparzer (about 180 meters away); Matthias Sindelar (about 210 meters away); Wiener Aero-Club (about 210 meters away); Gottlieb Muffat (about 210 meters away); Greta Keller (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Ferenc Rákóczi, II (Britannica.com). Ferenc Rákóczi, II, (born March 27, 1676, Borsi, Hung.—died April 8, 1735, Rodosto, Tur.), prince of Transylvania who headed a nearly successful national rising of all Hungary against the Habsburg empire. (Submitted on July 20, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 16, 2017
2. Ferenc Rákóczi Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
