Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Heinrich Tiedemann*

1813-1895

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

1. Heinrich Tiedemann* Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Der gebürtige Marburger Dr. Heinrich Tiedemann war mit der Schwester des badischen Freiheitskämpfers Friedrich Hecker verheiratet. 1847 zog er mit seiner Familie in die Schwetzinger Carl-Theodor-Straße Nr. 33 und praktizierte dort als Arzt. In Schwetzingen entwickelte sich durch ihn und parallel zur Etablierung des Großbürgertums ein Zentrum der badischen Revolution 1848/49. Heinrich Tiedemann wurde als Vorsitzender des demokratischen Vereins ihr Rädelsführer. Ihm gelang es hier und in den umliegenden Gemeinden Amtsträger ihres Amtes zu entheben und Bürger zur Teilnahme z.B. an Demonstrationszügen nach Mannheim und Heidelberg zu animieren. Er wurde zum Zivilkommissär der revolutionären Regierung für den Amtsbezirk Schwetzingen ernannt und zum Abgeordneten der Badischen Verfassungsgebenden Versammlung gewählt. Nach der Niederschlagung der Revolution floh er im Juni 1849 in die USA, wo er sich erneut eine Existenz aufbaute und u.a. das Deutsche Hospital in Philadelphia gründete.
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English Translation:
Doctor and Revolutionary

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native Marburger Dr. Heinrich Tiedemann was married to the sister of the Baden freedom fighter Friedrich Hecker. In 1847, he moved with his family to Carl-Theodor-Strasse No. 33 in Schwetzingen, where he practiced as a doctor. In Schwetzingen, he helped establish a center for the Baden Revolution of 1848/49 alongside the rise of the upper bourgeoisie. Heinrich Tiedemann became the ringleader of the revolution as chairman of the Democratic Association. He succeeded in dismissing officials from their positions in Schwetzingen and surrounding communities and encouraged citizens to participate in demonstrations, for example, in Mannheim and Heidelberg. He was appointed Civil Commissioner for the revolutionary government for the Schwetzingen district and elected as a delegate to the Baden Constituent Assembly. After the revolution was suppressed, he fled to the United States in June 1849, where he rebuilt his life and, among other things, founded the German Hospital in Philadelphia.
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Erected by Schwetzinger Zeitreise.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1849.

Location. 49° 23.027′ N, 8° 34.675′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg

The view of the Heinrich Tiedemann* Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

2. The view of the Heinrich Tiedemann* Marker in the park

, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is on Bahnhofanlage just south of Carl-Theodor-Straße. The marker is located in a small park with a group of 28 panel markers on the west side of the transportation center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofanlage 3/1, Schwetzingen BW 68723, 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 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 (Freiherr Von) Drais (here, next to this marker); Louis Lingg (a few steps from this marker); Hans Hirsch (a few steps from this marker); Clementine Bassermann (a few steps from this marker); Max Bassermann (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Schimper (a few steps from this marker); Johann Michael Zeyher (a few steps from this marker); Leopold I. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.

More about this marker. There is a non-related marker attached on the other side of the post.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.