Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Stefan Graf Szechenyi / Gróf Szechenyi István
Hier wurde am 21. September 1791 der große Staatsmann und Erneuerer Ungarns Stefan Graf Szechenyi geboren
Here on September 21, 1791, the great statesman and reformer of Hungary, Count Stefan Szechenyi was born.
Erected 1966 by Akülföldi Magyarok.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1791.
Location. 48° 12.524′ N, 16° 21.972′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is on Herrengasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Herrengasse 5, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johann Pollet (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Haydn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frederic Chopin (about 90 meters away); St. Michael's Church Women's World War I Memorial (about 120 meters away); Das alte Burgtheater / The Old Court Theater (about 120 meters away); Das Michaeler Bierhaus (about 120 meters away); Dietrich von Hildebrand (about 180 meters away); Hans Christian Andersen (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . István Széchenyi (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Count István Széchenyi de Sárvár-Felsővidék (Hungarian: sárvár-felsővidéki gróf Széchenyi István, archaically English: Stephen Széchenyi; 21 September 1791 – 8 April 1860) was a Hungarian politician, political theorist, and writer. Widely considered one of the greatest statesmen in his nation's history, within Hungary he is still known to many as "the Greatest Hungarian".(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.