Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Aloys Alzheimer
von
Aloys
Alzheimer
14.6.1864. - 19.12.1915
22.6.1989
Erworben am 14.August 1995
Gedenk- und Tagungsstätte von Lilly
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alzheimer-Haus (here, next to this marker); Geburtshaus von Dr. August Ziegler / Birthplace of 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.
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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.)
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 51 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.