Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Josef Sonnleithner

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

1. Josef Sonnleithner Marker

Inscription. In dem bis 1874
an dieser Stelle gestandenen
Arkadenhaus lebte und starb

Josef
Sonnleithner
(1766 - 1835),

der 1812 die Gesellschaft
der Musikfreunde in Wien
gegründet hat.

Gewidmet von der
Österreichischen Beamtenversicherung

[English translation:]
At this location until 1874 stood the house in which Josef Sonnleithner (1766-1835), who in 1812 founded the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna, lived and died.

Dedicated by the Austrian Official's Insurance.

Erected by Österreichischen Beamtenversicherung.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 48° 12.517′ N, 16° 22.178′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is at the intersection of Bräunerstrasse and Graben, on the left when traveling north on Bräunerstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bräunerstrasse 2, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johann Nestroy (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Altenberg (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adolf Frankl (about 90

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meters away); Dietrich von Hildebrand (about 90 meters away); Father Wilhelm Janauschek (about 120 meters away); Conradin Kreutzer (about 120 meters away); Franz Grillparzer (about 150 meters away); Moritz Perles (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . . Joseph Sonnleithner (Wikipedia). "Joseph Ferdinand Sonnleithner (3 March 1766 – 25 December 1835) was an Austrian librettist, theater director archivist and lawyer. He was the son of Christoph Sonnleithner, brother of Ignaz von Sonnleithner and uncle of Franz Grillparzer and Leopold von Sonnleithner. He was a personal friend and attorney of Ludwig van Beethoven, and he wrote numerous librettos, among them, Beethoven's stage opera Fidelio, Faniska by Luigi Cherubini and Agnes Sorel by Adalbert Gyrowetz." (Submitted on July 5, 2017.)

Josef Sonnleithner Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

2. Josef Sonnleithner Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.