Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
János Batsányi
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
1. János Batsányi Marker
János Batsányi
Grand Počte et Patriote
Hongrois
From 1812 to 1815 here lived the great Hungarian poet and patriot, János Batsányi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 48° 51.365′ N, 2° 20.244′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Marker is on Rue Mazarine, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Rue Mazarine, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ancien Hotel des Pompes (here, next to this marker); Jean-François Champollion (here, next to this marker); Henri Lagriffoul (within shouting distance of this marker); George Sand (1804-1876) / Raymond Duncan (within shouting distance of this marker); István Keszei (within shouting distance of this marker); Marc-Antoine Gérard de Saint-Amant
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Also see . . . János Batsányi (Wikipedia).
On his life after his release from prison in 1796, having served two years for his part in an Hungarian Javobin conspiracy: "After his release, he took a considerable share in the Magyar Minerva, a literary review, and then proceeded to Vienna, where he obtained a post in the bank. He married Gabriella Baumberg, a renowned poet from Vienna in 1805. Four years later he translated Napoleon's proclamation to the Hungarians, and, in consequence of this anti-Habsburg act, had to take refuge in Paris....After the fall of Napoleon he was given up to the Austrians, who allowed him to reside at Linz until his death, on condition that he never left town...."(Submitted on June 18, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
2. János Batsányi Marker - wide view, looking north
The marker is visible on the right, just above the doorway, with Ancien Hotel de Pompes marker above it.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
