Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Wege zur Demokratie
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Paths to Democracy
1832/1848
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Wege zur Demokratie / Paths to Democracy Marker
Unter den Farben Schwarz-Rot-Gold zogen am 27. Mại 1832 Zehntausende zum Hambacher Schloss. In glühenden Reden beschworen Dr. Philipp Siebenpfeiffer und Johann Wirth nationale Einheit, Souveränitat des Volkes, Freiheit und Gleichberechtigung für alle Bürger. 1848 mündeten diese Forderungen in die von den Rechtsanwälten Friedrich Hecker und Gustav Struve angeführte badische Revolution.
Under the colors black, red and gold, tens of thousands marched to Hambach Castle on May 27, 1832. In glowing speeches, Dr. Philipp Siebenpfeiffer and Johann Wirth national unity, sovereignty of the people, freedom and equality for all citizens. In 1848, these demands resulted in the Baden revolution led by the lawyers Friedrich Hecker and Gustav Struve.
Erected by Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar and Rechtsanwalt Peter Depré.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 49° 29.073′ N, 8° 27.738′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is on Bismarckstraße west of Kurpfalzstraße,
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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: Karl Friedrich Schimper (here, next to this marker); Karl Friedrich Drais (here, next to this marker); William Fardely (here, next to this marker); Freudenberg (a few steps from 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); Christian Mayer (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
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The view of the Wege zur Demokratie / Paths to Democracy Marker along the sidewalk
Also see . . . 1832/1848 Paths to democracy. Kurpfälzer Mile of Innovations
The wars of liberation end Napoleon's rule. The Congress of Vienna of 1814/15 restores absolutism and reorganizes the German states. The Rhine Palatinate falls to the Kingdom of Bavaria, which severely restricts the civil rights granted by the Code civil and imposes high customs duties and taxes. In contrast, the Grand Duke of Baden, Charles, married to Napoleon's stepdaughter Stephanie de Beauharnais, gives his people a constitution granting civil rights on August 29, 1818.(Submitted on February 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
