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

Franz Grillparzer

1791-1872

 
 
Franz Grillparzer Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017
1. Franz Grillparzer Marker
Inscription.  
War Stammgast im Wirtshaus
zum Matschakerhof


[English translation:]
Was a frequent guest at the Matschakerhof Hotel.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
 
Location. 48° 12.445′ N, 16° 22.218′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. It is on Spiegelgasse just south of Graben, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Spiegelgasse 5, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Father Wilhelm Janauschek (a few steps from this marker); Franz Schubert (a few steps from this marker); Antonio Salieri (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Altenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Moritz Perles (within shouting distance of this marker); Adolf Frankl (within shouting distance of this marker); Conradin Kreutzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Nestroy (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
 
Regarding Franz Grillparzer.
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The "Wirtshaus zum Matschakerhof" was a hotel (inn) at this location. Grillparzer's status as "Stammgast" meant that he was important enough to have a table permanently reserved for him (he lived less than 10 minutes away).
 
Also see . . .  Franz Grillparzer (Wikipedia). "Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (15 January 1791 – 21 January 1872) was an Austrian writer who is chiefly known for his dramas. He also wrote the oration for Ludwig van Beethoven's funeral." (Submitted on September 20, 2017.) 
 
Franz Grillparzer Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017
2. Franz Grillparzer Marker - Wide View
Franz Grillparzer (Austrian Portrait Postcard ca. 1905) image. Click for full size.
circa 1860
3. Franz Grillparzer (Austrian Portrait Postcard ca. 1905)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jun. 29, 2026