Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Clementine Bassermann
1825-1910
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
1. Clementine Bassermann Marker
Wohltäterin und Ehrenbürgerin
Clementine Bassermann wuchs in Mannheim und Karlsruhe auf. Nach ihrer Ausbildung zur Erzieherin wurde die gebürtige Bruchsalerin als solche bei Gutsbesitzer Jordan in Deidesheim angestellt. Hier lernte sie Gustav Bassermann kennen, der aus einer bekannten Mannheimer Bankiersfamilie stammte. Nach der Heirat und der Geburt der vier Kinder zog das Paar in das Ysenburg'sche Palais in die Schwetzinger Forsthausstraße. 1870 gründete Clementine Bassermann ein Reservelazarett in den Zirkelsälen des Schlosses. Nach dem Tod ihres Mannes veranlasste sie die Einrichtung von Stiftungen für die Ortsarmen und für das städtische Spital. In den Folgejahren finanzierte sie den Neubau der Kleinkinderschule und die Gründung einer Höheren Töchterschule. Daneben wurde sie zur Präsidentin des Frauenvereins gewählt. 1897 verlieh die Stadt Schwetzingen Clementine Bassermann, als erster Frau im Großherzogtum, die Ehrenbürgerwürde. Noch heute erinnert der Name einer Querstraße zur Bahnhofanlage an die verdienstvolle Ehrenbürgerin.
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Clementine Bassermann grew up in Mannheim and Karlsruhe. After training as a teacher, the Bruchsal native was employed in that role by the landowner Jordan in Deidesheim. There, she met Gustav Bassermann, who came from a well-known Mannheim banking family. After their marriage and the birth of their four children, the couple moved to the Ysenburg Palace on Forsthausstrasse in Schwetzingen. In 1870, Clementine Bassermann established a reserve hospital in the circular halls of the palace. Following her husband’s death, she initiated the establishment of foundations for the local poor and the city hospital. In the years that followed, she funded the construction of a kindergarten and the founding of a girls' secondary school. She was also elected president of the Women’s Association. In 1897, the city of Schwetzingen awarded Clementine Bassermann honorary citizenship, the first woman to receive this honor in the Grand Duchy. Today, a street near the train station still bears her name in recognition of her contributions.
Erected by Schwetzinger Zeitreise.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 49° 23.021′ N, 8° 34.676′ E.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
2. The view of the Clementine Bassermann Marker in the park
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: Max Bassermann (here, next to this marker); Hans Hirsch (here, next to this marker); Louis Lingg (here, next to this marker); Karl (Freiherr Von) Drais (a few steps from this marker); Heinrich Tiedemann* (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Schimper (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Michael Zeyher (within shouting distance of this marker); Leopold I. (within shouting distance of 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 249 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
