Segnitz in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Johann Georg Krönlein

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

1. Johann Georg Krönlein Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Geburtshaus
des Missionars, Sprachforschers und Pastors
Johann Georg Krönlein
1826-1892
Missionar in Südwestafrika (Namibia)
Erforscher der Namaqua-Hottentonen Sprache, Übersetzer
und Verfasser von Schul- und Wörterbüchern, Friedensvermittler
Präses der Namasynode in Südwestafrika
Missionssuperintendent in Stellenbosch/Sudafrika
Pastor der Evangelisch-Lutherischen St. Johanniskirche
in Wynberg bei Kapstadt

(English translation:)

This is the place of birth of the missionary, linguistics researcher and pastor, Johann Georg Krönlein (1826-1892). Missionary in Southwest Africa (Namibia). Researcher of the Namaqua-Hottentot language, translator und author of schoolbooks and dictionaries, peace negotiator. President of the Nama Synod in South West Africa. Mission Superintendent in Stellenbosch/South Africa. Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John in Wynberg near Cape Town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1826.

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49° 40.255′ N, 10° 8.501′ E. Marker is in Segnitz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. Marker is at the intersection of Krönleinstrasse and Linsengasse, on the left when traveling north on Krönleinstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Krönleinstrasse 2, Segnitz BY 97340, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wehrturm und Dorfbefestigung / Defensive Tower and Village Defenses (within shouting distance of this marker); Kesenbrodhaus / Kesenbrod House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zehnthaus / Tithing House (about 210 meters away); Tretradkran / Pedal Crane (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lagerhaus / Warehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gasthaus “Zum Goldenes Schiff” / Golden Ship Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Segnitz.

Also see . . . Johann Georg Krönlein (Wikipedia).

Overview: Johann Georg Krönlein (Segnitz, near Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany, 19 March 1826 – Wynberg, Cape Colony, 27 January 1892) was a Rhenish Missionary pioneer in South West Africa and a Bible translator and lexicographer of the Khoekhoe language. A neighborhood in Keetmanshoop, which he founded in 1866, is named
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

2. Johann Georg Krönlein Marker - wide view
after him.

(Submitted on August 25, 2023.)

Johann Georg Krönlein Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

3. Johann Georg Krönlein Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.