Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Moritz von Schwind
Moriz von Schwind
am 21. Jänner 1804 geboren
dem Andenken des berühmten Malers
die Gemeinde Wien
In this house Moritz von Schwind was born, on January 21st, 1804.
In commemoration of the the famed painter - the Community of Vienna
Erected by die Gemeinde Wien.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is January 21, 1804.
Location. 48° 12.631′ N, 16° 22.657′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is on Fleischmarkt just west of Laurenzerberg, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fleischmarkt 15, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leoš Janáček (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrij Hnatschyn (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (about 150 meters away); Former University Office (about 150 meters away); Ulrich Zwingli (about 150 meters away); Rudjer J. Bošković (about 210 meters away); Franz Schubert (about 210 meters away); Belvedere Film Productions (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Moritz von Schwind (Wikipedia). "Moritz von Schwind (21 January 1804 – 8 February 1871) was an Austrian painter, born in Vienna. Schwind's genius was lyrical—he drew inspiration from chivalry, folklore, and the songs of the people. Schwind died in Pöcking in Bavaria, and was buried in the Alter Südfriedhof in Munich." (Submitted on September 11, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.