Wiesentheid in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Franz Alfons Wolpert
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2022
1. Franz Alfons Wolpert Marker
Franz Alfons Wolpert geboren
In this house on October 11, 1917 the eminent musicologist, composer, and writer Franz Alfons Wolpert was born.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1917.
Location. 49° 47.544′ N, 10° 20.547′ E. Marker is in Wiesentheid, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is on Schφnbornstraίe, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schφnbornstraίe 8, Wiesentheid BY 97353, 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wiesentheid (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Luitpoldstrasse 5/7 (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Westtor / West Gate (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Stadtturm / City Tower (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Luitpoldstrasse 12
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Also see . . . Ein Konzert zu Ehren Wolperts (InFranken.de, May 21, 2018, in German).
Excerpt (in translation): Franz Alfons Wolpert was born in Wiesentheid. He was a composer, conductor, music teacher, pianist and choir director. As a boy, Wolpert belonged to the Regensburger Domspatzen, later he studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Among other things, he worked as a music teacher in Regensburg, Salem/Baden, Salzburg and άberlingen. He died in Munich in 1978 and is buried in Wiesentheid.(Submitted on November 17, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2022
2. Franz Alfons Wolpert Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
