Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Kurfürst Karl Ludwig Von Der Pfalz

22.12.1617 - 28.08.1680

Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

1. Kurfürst Karl Ludwig Von Der Pfalz Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Die Mannheim im Jahre 1652 von Kurfürst Karl Ludwig von der Pfalz verliehenen Privilegien begründeten die erste moderne Stadtverfassung. Sie gewährte allen Bürgern - gleich welches Glaubens oder Nationalität - Religionsfreiheit, Handels- und Gewerbefreiheit und Steuergerechtigkeit sowie der Stadt kommunale Selbstverwaltung. Als Zeichen religiöser Toleranz ließ Karl Ludwig die Konkordienkirche errichten.

English Translation:
The privileges granted to Mannheim in 1652 by Elector Karl Ludwig of the Palatinate established the first modern city constitution. It granted all citizens - regardless of faith or nationality - freedom of religion, freedom of trade and commerce and fair taxation, as well as local self-government for the city. As a sign of religious tolerance, Karl Ludwig had the Concordia Church built.

Erected by Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar and GBG Unternehmens- gruppe.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1652.

Location. 49° 29.081′

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N, 8° 27.717′ 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 at or near this postal address: Bismarckstraße 14, Mannheim BW 68161, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Die Mannheimer Schule / The Mannheim School (here, next to this marker); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (a few steps from this marker); Christian Mayer (a few steps from this marker); Johann Jakob Hemmer (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich Schiller (a few steps from this marker); Heidelberger Romantik / Heidelberg Romanticism (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Drais (within shouting distance of this marker); Wege zur Demokratie / Paths to Democracy (within shouting distance of 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 . . . Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine. Wikipedia

Charles Louis, Elector Palatine (German: Karl I. Ludwig; 22 December 1617 – 28 August 1680), was the second son of Frederick V of the Palatinate, the "Winter
Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024

2. The Kurfürst Karl Ludwig Von Der Pfalz Marker is the right marker of the two markers on the sidewalk
King" of Bohemia, and of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia and sister of Charles I of England.

After living the first half of his life in exile during the German Thirty Years' War and the English Civil War, in 1649 Charles Louis reclaimed his father's title of Elector Palatine, along with most of his former territories.

(Submitted on February 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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