Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Father Joseph Kentenich
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Pater Josef Kentenich
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
1. Father Joseph Kentenich / Pater Josef Kentenich Marker
Father Josef Kentenich, founder of the International Schoenstatt Movement, (11/18/1885 - 9/15/1968) was a Gestapo prisoner here from 10/18/1941 until his transport to the Dachau concentration camp on 3/11/1942
Pater Josef Kentenich, Gründer der Internationalen Schönstatt Bewegung, *18.11.1885 + 15.9.1968 war hier Gefangener der Gestapo vom 18.10.1941 bis zu seinem abtransport in das KZ Dachau am 11.3.1942
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 50° 21.59′ N, 7° 36.163′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Karmeliterstraße and Rheinstrasse, on the right when traveling north on Karmeliterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Karmeliterstraße 23, Koblenz RP 56068, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and specifically in the Moselle Valley. Globally, 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, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carmelite Monastery (here, next to this marker); Dr. Eugen Stern (within shouting distance of this marker); Käthe Stern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Good Old Times / Die gute alte Zeit (within shouting distance of this marker); Rheinzollstrasse (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Schiffbrücke Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein / Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein Pontoon Bridge
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Also see . . . Joseph Kentenich (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 17, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
2. Father Joseph Kentenich / Pater Josef Kentenich Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
3. Father Joseph Kentenich / Pater Josef Kentenich Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
