Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Philippine Welser
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 15, 2022
1. Philippine Welser Marker
In diesem Hause wohnten die Eltern der Philippine Welser von 1529-1537.
In this house lived the parents of Philippine Welser from 1529 to 1537.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1529.
Location. 48° 22.067′ N, 10° 53.831′ E. Marker is in Augsburg, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is on Philippine-Welser-Straße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Philippine-Welser-Straße 13, Augsburg BY 86150, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bothmersches Palais (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Gottlieb Klaucke (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Stadtmetzg / The Municipal Butcher (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Berthold Brecht House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Augusta Vindelicum (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Das Römische Augsburg / The Roman Augsburg / Il Augsburg Romano (approx. 0.4 kilometers
this page online
Also see . . . Philippine Welser (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Philippine Welser (1527 – 24 April 1580) was the morganatic wife of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria. She was granted the titles Baroness of Zinnenburg, Margravine of Burgau, Landgravine of Mellenburg and Countess of Oberhohenberg and Niederhohenberg... Philippine Welser's father was Franz (Friedrich) Welser (born 2 November 1497 in Augsburg; died 29 October 1572 in Ravensburg), an Augsburg merchant and patrician. Her mother was Anna, Freiin von Zinnenburg (née Adler) ( born 1507; died 5 January 1572 in Weiherburg / Innsbruck). She was the niece of the world merchant and banker Bartholomäus V. Welser, although their relationship to one another remains open because of the inadequate sources. The overall incomplete information about her biography (especially her youth) led to the development of many myths soon after her death, the oldest and still most persistent myth being that of her oversized beauty.(Submitted on January 13, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 15, 2022
2. Philippine Welser Marker - wide view
The marker is visible to the right of the doorway.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 15, 2022
3. Philippine Welser Marker - wider view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 15, 2022
4. Additional plaque: Welserhaus
Central part: 16th Century, Facade: 18th Century, Reconstructed: 1946-1948
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
