Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Bischof Michael Wittmann

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

1. Bischof Michael Wittmann Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
In diesem hause wohnt
Bischof Michael Wittmann
von Regensburg
als student.
Von 1770-1778
English Translation:
Bishop Michael Wittmann
of Regensburg
lived in this house
as a student.
From 1770-1778

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 49° 26.635′ N, 11° 51.305′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is on Frauenplatz east of Roßmarkt, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located along the southeastern corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frauenpl 6, Amberg BY 92224, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frauenkirche / Church of Our Lady (here, next to this marker); Jesuitenrichterhaus / Jesuit Judges’ House (about 120

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meters away, measured in a direct line); Alte Veste / Old Fortress (about 120 meters away); Fanny Haymann (about 150 meters away); Karl Haymann (about 150 meters away); Amberger Kulturstadel (about 150 meters away); Erna Strauss (about 180 meters away); Schulkirche / School Church (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.

Also see . . . Georg Michael Wittman. Wikipedia

Georg Michael Wittmann (22 (23?) January 1760, near Pleistein, Oberpfalz, Bavaria – 8 March 1833, at Ratisbon) was a German prelate of the Catholic Church.

(Submitted on March 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The house of Bischof Michael Wittmann and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

2. The house of Bischof Michael Wittmann and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.