Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Georg Nusch

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

1. Georg Nusch Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Wohnhaus
des Altbürgermeisters
Georg Nusch,
welcher 1631
durch seinen gewaltigen Trunk
Rothenburg rettete.
English Translation:
Home
of the former mayor
Georg Nusch,
who saved Rothenburg
in 1631 with his
enormous drink.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1631.

Location. 49° 22.555′ N, 10° 10.782′ E. Marker is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. Marker is at the intersection of Obere Schmiedgasse and Alter Keller, on the left when traveling south on Obere Schmiedgasse. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ob Schmiedgasse 21, Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY 91541, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Johanniskirche (röm.-kath.) / (St. John's church) (a few steps from this marker); Heinr. Toppler (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fleischhaus / Meat House (about 120 meters

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away); Maximilian I (about 120 meters away); Christian I (about 150 meters away); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (about 150 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (about 150 meters away); Büttelhaus / Bailiff's House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Also see . . . Georg Nusch. Wikipedia

In the play Der Meistertrunk, a piece by Adam Hörber which debuted in 1881, the meeting between Mayor Nusch and Tilly supposedly happened as follows: Tilly condemned the city councilmen to death and wanted to burn the city. In their distress, the councilors presented him a welcome drink in a splendid colored glass cup, which held 3 1/4 liters of wine. Tilly was appeased by this and said that if someone could drink this cup full of wine in one go, he would spare the city. Nusch volunteered, and to everyone's astonishment he succeeded in emptying the cup. Tilly was so impressed that he spared the city.

(Submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

2. Georg Nusch Marker

The view of the Georg Nusch House and Marker on the left side of the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

3. The view of the Georg Nusch House and Marker on the left side of the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.