Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Julius von Sachs

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2019

1. Julius von Sachs Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier wohnte
Julius von Sachs
*2.10.1832 in Breslau †29.5.1897 in Würzburg

1868-1897 Professor
an der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Lehrstuhl für Botanik

Begründer der Pflanzenphysiologie

(English translation:)

Here lived Julius von Sachs, born October 2, 1832 in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland), died May 29, 1897 in Wuerzburg. Professor at the Julius-Maximilians University Wuerzburg, 1868-1897. Chair for Botany. Pioneer in plant physiology.

Erected by Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 49° 47.843′ N, 9° 56.012′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Theaterstraße and Barbarossaplatz, on the left when traveling north on Theaterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

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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: Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen (here, next to this marker); Site of Former Manor House (here, next to this marker); Rudolf Virchow (a few steps from this marker); Albert von Koelliker (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Albert von Koelliker (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Oberthür (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Caspar von Siebold (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historicher Gedenkpunkt / A Place for Historical Contemplation (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.

Also see . . . Julius von Sachs (Wikipedia). "Julius von Sachs (2 October 1832 – 29 May 1897) was a German botanist from Breslau, Prussian Silesia. He is a monumental figure in the history of botany." (Submitted on April 18, 2019.)

Julius von Sachs Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2019

2. Julius von Sachs Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the right of the corner of the building, between two windows, and above the marker for Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.