Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Peter Altmeier

1899 - 1977

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

1. Peter Altmeier Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Peter Altmeier
1899-1977
Ministerprasident
von Rheinland-Pfalz.
1947-1969
Rheinland-Pfalz entstand nach dem 2 Weltkrieg aus Landschaften mit unterschiedlicher Geschichte aus Teilen der preußischen Provinzen Rheinland und Hessen-Nassau aus Rheinhessen und der bayerischen Pfalz.

Peter Altmeier stand an der Spitze der Manner und Frauen die nach furchtbaren Kriegszerstörungen im Westen Deutschlands ein neues demokratisches Land erbauten.

Er öffnete diesem leidgeprüften Grenzland das Tor zur Freundschaft mit unseren westlichen Nachbarn und schuf enge Verbindungen besonders zu Burgund.

Peter Altmeier
1899-1977
Minister President
of Rhineland-Palatinate.
1947-1969
Rhineland-Palatinate emerged after the World War from regions with different histories from parts of the Prussian provinces of Rhineland and Hesse-Nassau from Rhein Hessen and the Bavarian Palatinate

Peter Altmeier was at the forefront of the men and women who built a new democratic country in western Germany after terrible war destruction he opened the door to friendship with our western neighbors in this long-suffering border

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region and created close ties, especially with Burgundy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions.

Location. 50° 21.786′ N, 7° 36.088′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is on Kastorstraße, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kastorstraße 28, Koblenz RP 56, 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: Festungsbaukunst des 19.Jahrhunderts in Koblenz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gewässer-Lehrpfad Rhein-Mosel / Rhine Mosel Water Trail (about 90 meters

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

2. Peter Altmeier Marker

away); Kastorbrunnen Memorial (about 150 meters away); Kastorbrunnen (about 150 meters away); Kastorhof (about 180 meters away); Spätgotische Kapelle / Late Gothic Chapel (about 210 meters away); Koblenz (about 240 meters away); Im Gedenken an die Opfer der Deutschen Teilung (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.

More about this marker. The marker has two parts. The first is a pillar, and then beside it is a plaque describing his accomplishments.

Also see . . . Peter Altmeier (Wikipedia).

Peter Altmeier (12 August 1899 – 28 August 1977) was a German politician (Zentrum, later CDU). From 1947 to 1969, he was the Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate. He served as the President of the Bundesrat in 1954/55 and 1965/66. He was born in Saarbrücken and died in Koblenz. He was the longest governing German Minister-President in one single state—longest at all was Bernhard Vogel.

(Submitted on January 18, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

3. Peter Altmeier Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.