Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Richard Wagner
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
1. Richard Wagner Marker
Gestorben 13. Februar 1883 in Venedig
Hier, im früheren Hotel Marquardt, erreichte Wagner am 3. Mai 1864 die Berufung durch König Ludwig II von Bayern, die ihn aus höchste Not rettete. Beim zweiten Besuch am Haus Marquardt, am 21. November 1872, war Richard Wagner bereits Bauherr des Festspielhauses in Bayreuth.
Born on May 22, 1813 in Leipzig.
Died on February 13, 1883 in Venice.
Here, in the former Hotel Marquardt, on May 3, 1864, Wagner received an appointment from King Ludwig II of Bavaria, which rescued him from dire need. By the time of his second visit here, on November 21, 1872, Richard Wagner had already built the Festspielhaus in Bayreuth.
Erected 1999 by Richard Wagner Verband e.V.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1864.
Location. 48° 46.785′ N, 9° 10.751′ E. Marker is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. It is at the intersection of Königstraße and Bolzstrasse, on the right when traveling west on Königstraße. Touch for map.
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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: Dr. José Rizal (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Eugen Bolz (15.12.1881 - 23.1.1945) (within shouting distance of this marker); Domkirche St. Eberhard / St. Eberhard Cathedral Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Königsbau (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wilhelm II (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Gerhard Storz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alte Kanzlei / “Old Chancellery” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johannes Reuchlin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuttgart.
Also see . . . Richard Wagner. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt on his appointment by King Ludwig II: Wagner's fortunes took a dramatic upturn(Submitted on October 17, 2022.)in 1864, when King Ludwig II succeeded to the throne of Bavaria at the age of 18. The young king, an ardent admirer of Wagner's operas, had the composer brought to Munich. The King, who was homosexual, expressed in his correspondence a passionate personal adoration for the composer, and Wagner in his responses had no scruples about feigning reciprocal feelings. Ludwig settled Wagner's considerable debts, and proposed to stage Tristan, Die Meistersinger, the Ring, and the other operas Wagner planned. Wagner also began to dictate his autobiography, Mein Leben, at the King's request. Wagner noted that his rescue by Ludwig coincided with news of the death of his earlier mentor (but later supposed enemy) Giacomo Meyerbeer, and regretted that "this operatic master, who had done me so much harm, should not have lived to see this day."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 20222. Richard Wagner Marker - wide viewOf the two markers visible here, the one for Wagner is on the left, and Rizal on the right.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
3. Richard Wagner Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
