Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Karl Friedrich Schimper
15.02.1803 - 21.12.1867
Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Karl Friedrich Schimper Marker
Der vielseitige Naturforscher wies mit seiner „Blattstellungslehre" nach, dass die Anordnung der Pflanzenblätter geometrischen Regeln folgt. Er war ein Pionier der Eiszeitentheorie. Im Jahr 1837 prägte er den Begriff „Eiszeit" und begründete später die Paläoklimaforschung. Schimper entdeckte, dass die Alpen durch Auffaltung der Erdkruste entstanden sind. Uber seine wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse verfasste er lehrreiche Gedichte.
The versatile natural scientist demonstrated with his "Leaf Position Theory" that the arrangement of plant leaves follows geometric rules. He was a pioneer of the Ice Age Theory. In 1837 he coined the term "Ice Age" and later founded paleoclimate research. Schimper discovered that the Alps were formed by folding of the earth's crust. He wrote instructive poems about his scientific findings.
Erected by Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar and Curt-Engelhorn-Süftung für Reiss Engelhorn-Museen & Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie gGmbH.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
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Location. 49° 29.072′ N, 8° 27.74′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. Marker is on Bismarckstraße west of Kurpfalzstraße, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the sidewalk in front of the University of Mannheim. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mannheim BW 68159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wege zur Demokratie / Paths to Democracy (here, next to this marker); William Fardely (here, next to this marker); Freudenberg (here, next to this marker); Karl Friedrich Drais (here, next to this marker); Heidelberger Romantik / Heidelberg Romanticism (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich Schiller (a few steps from this marker); Johann Jakob Hemmer (a few steps from this marker); Adolf Kußmaul (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.
More about this marker. The bronze plaque is one of 42 plaques set up along the “Electoral Palatinate Mile of Innovations” in front of Mannheim Palace.
Also see . . . Leaf position theory 1834 Ice age theory 1835 Folded mountains 1840.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The view of the Karl Friedrich Schimper Marker along the sidewalk
Together with his brother, Karl Friedrich enjoyed exploring the meadows and forests of Mannheim. He became interested in botany at an early age and, even as a schoolboy, helped Wilhelm Suckow, a naturalist and curator at the Friedrich Museum of Natural History, to research the "Flora Mannheimiensis". In the preface of the book, which was published in Latin in 1822, Suckow thanked Karl Friedrich for his great diligence in collecting the plants and skillfully describing where they were found.(Submitted on February 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
