Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Goethe
als gast der brueder Boisserée
vom 24. September bis zum 9. October
1814 und vom 21. September
bis zum 7. october 1815 gewohnt
was a guest of the Boisserée brothers
Stayed from September 24th to October 9th
1814 and from September 21st
to October 7th 1815
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1814.
Location. 49° 24.754′ N, 8° 42.765′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. Marker is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Karlspl., on the right when traveling west on Hauptstraße. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 209, Heidelberg BW 69117, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (a few steps from this marker); Sulpiz and Melchior Boisserée (a few steps from this marker); Karl Joseph Anton Mittermaier (within shouting distance of this marker); Mittermeier Haus / Mittermeier House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Heidelberg War Memorial (about 150 meters away); Rathaus / City Hall (about 150 meters away); Ehemalige Hofapotheke / Former Court Pharmacy (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
Also see . . .
1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Wikipedia
Johann Wolfgang (von) Goethe[a] (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German polymath and writer, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a profound and wide-ranging influence on Western literary, political, and philosophical thought from the late 18th century to the present day. Goethe was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic. His works include plays, poetry, literature, and aesthetic criticism, as well as treatises on botany, anatomy, and color.(Submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Sulpiz Boisserée. Wikipedia
Sulpiz Boiserée (2 August 1783 - 2 May 1854) was a German art collector and art historian. With his brother Melchior he formed a collection that ultimately formed the basis of that of the Alte Pinakothek. He played a key role in the completion of Cologne Cathedral.(Submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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