Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe
Antoine Meyer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
1. Antoine Meyer Marker
Medaillon
a
Schrëftplack
um
Gebuertshaus
Vum éischten dichter
a lëtzebuerger Sprooch
Maison natale
du premier poète
en langue
luxembourgeoise
(Luxembourgish)
Actioun Lëtzebuergesch Eis Sprooch
a Staatsbeamten-CGPF
fir d'180 Joer vun
sengem eischte Buch
«E'schrek op de letzeburger Parnassus»
1829
2009
By Actioun Lëtzebuergesch Eis Sprooch and Staatsbeamten-CGPF for the 180th anniversary of his first book E'schrek op de letzeburger Parnassus (“ A Step up the Luxembourg Parnassus”).
Erected 2009 by Actioun Lëtzebuergesch Eis Sprooch, Staatsbeamten-CGPF.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1801.
Location. 49° 36.652′ N, 6° 7.783′ E.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, 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: Paul Eyschen (a few steps from this marker); Edmond de la Fontaine (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Second Synagogue (about 210 meters away); Déi Zweet Synagog / La Seconde Synagogue / The Second Synagogue (about 210 meters away); Franz Liszt (about 210 meters away); Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (about 240 meters away); Kaddish Monument (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Les Écoles Sainte-Sophie / Sainte-Sophie Schools (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luxembourg.
Also see . . . Antoine Meyer (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Antoine Meyer, also known as Antun or Tun Meyer (1801–1857) was a Luxembourg-born mathematician and poet who later adopted Belgian nationality. Sometimes referred to as the father of Luxembourgish literature, he is remembered for publishing the very first book in Luxembourgish, a collection of six poems entitled E' Schrek ob de' lezeburger Parnassus (“A Step up the Luxembourg Parnassus”).(Submitted on February 9, 2025.)
Antoine Meyer's publication of E' Schrek ob de' Lezeburger Parnassus in 1829 was not received with very much enthusiasm. There were however one or two strong supporters. FélixThyes, who coincidentally was the first Luxembourger to publish a book in French, commented: "It is Monsieur Antoine Meyer, a mathematics professor at the University of Liège, who has the honour of being the first to rescue this tongue from the indifference and scorn in which it is immersed, creating, as it were, a new literature. The good Luxembourgers were amazed, one morning, when they heard that the learned mathematician had just published a small volume of poems in their own language."…Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 20252. Antoine Meyer Medallion
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
3. Antoine Meyer Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
4. Antoine Meyer marker and medallion
The medallion is visible here just above the “Wine House” sign that juts out above the street.
Photographed by Lacaque, 1979
5. Antoine Meyer stamp
The medallion was based on the image on this stamp, according to Actioun Lëtzebuergesch Eis Sprooch.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
