Cologne in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe

Friedrich von Spee S.J.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2019

1. Friedrich von Spee S.J. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier wirkte in schwerer Zeit
als Lehrer am Jesuitenkolleg
Friedrich von Spee S.J.
*1591 +1635

Verkünder von Gottes froher
Botschaft in seiner Sammlung
Geistliche Lieder
Trutz-Nachtigall
Verteidiger Menschenwürde
mit seiner Schrift gegen
Folter und Hexenwahn
Cautio Criminalis

(English translation:)

Friedrich von Spee, S.J. (born 1591, died 1635), worked here during difficult times as a teacher at the Jesuit College. A preacher of God's joyful tidings with his collection of spiritual songs, Rivaling the Nightingale, and defender of human dignity with his tract against torture and the persecution of witches, Precautions for Prosecutors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1591.

Location. 50° 56.618′ N, 6° 57.358′ E. Marker is in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia), in Köln. It is on Marzellenstraße just north of An den Dominikanern, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marzellenstraße

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32, Cologne HE 50668, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland.

Globally, 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,

the Holy Roman Empire,

the Hanseatic League,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Matthias Joseph Scheeben (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Friedrich Joseph Haass (within shouting distance of this marker); Georg Simon Ohm (within shouting distance of this marker); Kapelle St. Victor / St. Victor Chapel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dominican Monastery Site and Albertus Magnus (about 150 meters away); Seitenportal des römischen Nordtores/ Side Portal of North Roman Gate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Model of the Finial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Number 4711 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cologne.

Also see . . . Friedrich Spee (Wikipedia).

Friedrich von Spee S.J. Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2019

2. Friedrich von Spee S.J. Marker - wide view

The marker is the second one in from the left.

"Friedrich Spee (also Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld; February 25, 1591 – August 7, 1635) was a German Jesuit priest, professor, and poet, most noted as an opponent of trials for witchcraft. Spee was the first person in his time to present strong written and spoken arguments against torture, especially with regards to its unreliability in obtaining "truth" from someone undergoing painful questioning." (Submitted on April 10, 2019.)

Additional keywords. Gedenktafel

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.