Place Kléber in Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
J. B. Kléber
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. J. B. Kléber Marker
Nee Strasbourg leg mars 1753. Adjudant général a l’armée de Mayence. Général de brigade a l'armée de la Vendée. Général de division a l’armée de Sambre et Meuse. Général en chef Égypte. Mort au Caire le 14 juin 1800.
Heliopolis 20 mars 1800
Soldats ! On ne répond à une telle insolence que par des victoires. Préparez vous a combattre.
Altenkirchen
19 juin 1796
À Kléber
Ses frères d'armes
Ses concitoyens
La patrie. 1840
Ici
Reposent ses restes
J.B. Kléber
Born Strasbourg March 1753. Adjutant General of the Army of Mainz. Brigadier General of the Army of Vendée. Major General of the Army of Sambre and Meuse. General-in-Chief of Egypt. Died in Cairo June 14, 1800.
Heliopolis March 20, 1800
Soldiers! Such insolence is only answered with victories. Prepare to fight.
Altenkirchen June 19, 1796
To Kléber
His brothers in arms
His fellow citizens
The homeland. 1840
Here
His remains lie
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1753.
Location. 48° 35.003′ N, 7° 44.751′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Place Kléber (within shouting distance of this marker); Le 130e Noël (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); L'Église Protestant Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune (about 210 meters away); Charles Adolphe Wurtz (about 210 meters away); L’Hôtel Zorn de Bulach (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); La Place Gutenberg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le Fossé des Tanneurs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Maison des Tanneurs (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
Also see . . . Jean-Baptiste Kléber (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. J. B. Kléber Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
3. Second SIde of J. B. Kléber Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
4. Third Side of J. B. Kléber Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
5. Rear of J. B. Kléber Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
