Waldeck in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Hans von Kößler

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024

1. Hans von Kößler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier Wurde Geboren
Am 1. Jan. 1853
Der Komponist U. Ordentliche
Professor Der Königl.
Ungarischen Musikakademie
in Budapest

Hans Von Kößler
+ 23.mai 1926 in Ansbach

English Translation:
Here was born on January 1, 1853, the composer and ordinary professor at the Royal Hungarian Academy of Music in Budapest

Hans von Kößler
+ May 23, 1926, in Ansbach

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1853.

Location. 49° 51.885′ N, 11° 57.094′ E. Marker is in Waldeck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Unterer Markt just south of Alte Str., on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the right side of the front door to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Unterer Markt 20, Waldeck BY 95478, 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: Geburt, frühe Kindheit und Familie / Birth, Early Childhood and Family (here, next to this marker); Hans v. Kößler (a few

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steps from this marker); Koesslers Werdegang und Karriere / Koessler's background and career (within shouting distance of this marker); Letzte Lebensphase und Tod in Ansbach / Last phase of life and death in Ansbach (within shouting distance of this marker); Vertiefung: Koesslers Musik Koessler-Archiv / In-Depth: Koessler's Music Koessler Archive (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Blick auf den Kalvarienberg / View of the Mount Calvery / Pohled na horu kalvárie (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Blick auf den neuen Markt / View of the new market / Pohled na novou obec (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Bergfried, Palas, Kernburg / Fortified tower, palace, main castle / Bašta, palác, hlavní hrad (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waldeck.

Also see . . . Hans von Koessler. Wikipedia

Koessler, a cousin of Max Reger, was born in Waldeck, Fichtelgebirge (now part of Kemnath, Upper Palatinate). He was taught the organ from 1874 to 1877 by Josef Rheinberger and attended the choir lessons of Franz Wüllner in Munich. Immediately after that, he moved
Photographed by James Hulse

2. Birth house of Hans von Kößler
The marker is located on the right side of the front door to the building
to Dresden, where he was appointed director and teacher for music theory and choral music at the Dresden School of Music. From 1878, he was also conductor of the Dresdner Liedertafel orchestra. From 1882 to 1908, he initially taught organ and choir at the National Music Academy of Budapest in Hungary. Later, he also became professor for composition and was also given a peerage.

(Submitted on November 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the house and marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024

3. The view of the house and marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.