Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Geburtshaus von Dr. August Ziegler

Birthplace of Dr. August Ziegler

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

1. Birthplace of Dr. August Ziegler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

22.10.1885 - 03.03.1937
Sachverständiger des
kaiserlichen Reichskolonialamts
in der Kolonie Togo.
Leiter der bayerischen Hauptstelle
für Rebenzüchtung in Würzburg.
Züchter der Rieslaner Rebe.

(English translation:)

October 22, 1885 - March 3, 1937
Advisor with the Imperial Reich Colonial Office in the Togo colony. Head of the Bavarian head office for vine breeding in Würzburg. Breeder of the Rieslaner vine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1885.

Location. 49° 40.028′ N, 10° 8.501′ E. Marker is in Marktbreit, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is at the intersection of Ochsenfurter Straße and Schnitzenstraße, on the right when traveling west on Ochsenfurter Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ochsenfurter Straße 30, Marktbreit BY 97340, 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 walking distance of this marker: Buhleitentor / “Buhleiten” Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Alzheimer-Haus (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Aloys Alzheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Bürgerhaus 19. Jahrhundert / 19th C. Patrician House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel (about 150 meters away); Bürgerhaus 18. Jahrhundert / 18th Century Patrician House (about 180 meters away); Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House (about 180 meters away); Lagerhaus / Warehouse (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marktbreit.

Also see . . . August Ziegler (Wikipedia, in German).

Excerpt (in translation): August Ziegler, Dr. and Economic Councilor (October 22, 1885 in Marktbreit ; † March 3 , 1937 in Würzburg) was a German oenologist.

Ziegler studied agriculture and chemistry in Munich. Here he joined the Corps Saxo-Thuringia. After graduating, he worked as an agricultural expert in Togo, having specialized in plant breeding.

From 1921 he was head of the main office for vine breeding in the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture in Würzburg. During this time he played a key role in the refinement of the Müller-Thurgau vine and bred the Rieslaner grape variety,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

2. Birthplace of Dr. August Ziegler and Marker
which is still widespread in Franconia today.

Ziegler expanded the so-called vine breeding centers in Franconia and the Palatinate, which were responsible for vine selection, vine propagation and cloning testing.

(Submitted on August 26, 2023.)

Additional keywords. Oenology

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

3. Birthplace of Dr. August Ziegler Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 14 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 19, 2025. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.