Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Dr. Jakob Herz
Professor Dr. Jakob Herz
(1816 - 1871)
Begründer der chirurgischen Anatomie
an der Universität Erlangen.
Erster jüdischer Universitätsprofessor
im Königsreich Bayern.
Here stood the birth house of Dr. Jakob Herz, founder of the surgical anatomy department at the University of Erlangen, and the first Jewish university professor in the Kingdom of Bavaria.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1816.
Location. 49° 56.649′ N, 11° 34.155′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is on Kulmbacher Strasse just west of Hohenzollernring, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kulmbacher Strasse 5, Bayreuth BY 95445, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stille Wasser gründen tief... / Still Waters Run Deep (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spitalkirche / "Spital" Church (about 240 meters away); Ein grösserer Meister: Joseph Haydn / A Greater Master: Joseph Haydn (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Max Stirner (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); E.T.A. Hoffman: Ein genialer Dichter und grosser Musiker / A Genius Poet and Great Musician (approx. 0.6 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Jakob Herz (Wikipedia, in German). (Submitted on December 13, 2017.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.