Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Philipp Franz Von Siebold

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2018

1. Philipp Franz Von Siebold Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Hause wohnte
Philipp Franz Von Siebold
Arzt und Naturforscher
* 1796 in Würzburg
† 1866 in München

(English translation:)

In this house lived
Philipp Franz Von Siebold
Physician and Naturalist
Born 1796 in Wuerzburg
Died 1866 in Munich

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 49° 47.943′ N, 9° 56.12′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Bahnhofstrasse just south of Haugerring. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstrasse 9, Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

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: Ehem. Hauger Stiftshof / Former Haug Canon House (a few steps from this marker); Matthias von Lexer (about 120 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); John Millington Synge, 1871-1909 (about 150 meters away); Hermann Müller-Thurgau (about 210 meters away); Albert von Koelliker (about 210 meters away); Rudolf Virchow (about 210 meters away); Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen (about 210 meters away); Julius von Sachs (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.

Also see . . .
1. Philipp Franz von Siebold (Wikipedia). "Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (17 February 1796 – 18 October 1866) was a German physician, botanist, and traveler. He achieved prominence by his studies of Japanese flora and fauna and the introduction of Western medicine in Japan. He was the father of the first female Japanese doctor, Kusumoto Ine." (Submitted on June 8, 2018.)

2. Tribute to Dr. Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (YouTube, 5 min.). (Submitted on June 8, 2018.)

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Philipp Franz Von Siebold Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2018

2. Philipp Franz Von Siebold Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible just to the right of the door of the white building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.