Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Aloys Alzheimer

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

1. Aloys Alzheimer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Geburtshaus
von
Aloys
Alzheimer
14.6.1864. - 19.12.1915

Gedenktafel gestiftet von Psychiatrischen Universitätsklinik Würzburg
22.6.1989

Erworben am 14.August 1995
Gedenk- und Tagungsstätte von Lilly

(English translation:)

Birthplace of Aloys Alzheimer (June 14, 1864 - December 19, 1915)

Marker erected by the University of Würzburg Psychiatric Clinic, June 22, 1989

Acquired August 14, 1995
Memorial and Conference Center by Lilly

Erected 1989 by Lilly, Psychiatrischen Universitätsklinik Würzburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1864.

Location. 49° 40.014′ N, 10° 8.443′ E. Marker is in Marktbreit, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is on Mainstraße west of Schützenstrasse, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ochsenfurter Strasse 15a, 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

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of this marker: Alzheimer-Haus (here, next to this marker); Geburtshaus von Dr. August Ziegler (within shouting distance of this marker); Buhleitentor / “Buhleiten” Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bürgerhaus 19. Jahrhundert / 19th C. Patrician House (about 180 meters away); Hotel “Löwen” / “Lion” Hotel (about 210 meters away); Bürgerhaus 18. Jahrhundert / 18th Century Patrician House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lagerhaus / Warehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marktbreit.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Alois Alzheimer (Wikipedia).

Overview: Alois Alzheimer (14 June 1864 – 19 December 1915) was a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist and a colleague of Emil Kraepelin. Alzheimer is credited with identifying the first published case of "presenile dementia", which Kraepelin would later identify as Alzheimer's disease.

(Submitted on August 28, 2023.)

2. Geburtshaus von Aloys Alzheimer (Lilly, Stadt Marktbreit). A brochure in both German and English giving an overview of Alzheimer‘s life, with pictures. (Submitted on August 28, 2023.)

Aloys Alzheimer house and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023

2. Aloys Alzheimer house and marker

The marker is sort of visible here on the right side of the building.

Aloys Alzheimer House and marker as seen from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein

3. Aloys Alzheimer House and marker as seen from the street

Note the additional marker on the house, which should make this one easier to find. There are even a couple of signs further east on Ochsenfurter Strasse pointing to this house.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.