Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus)

Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

1. Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Elternhaus des Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus), * um 1444, † 28.04.1503, Professor u. Humanist, Rektor der Universitäten Leipzig u. Ingolstadt, Domherr zu Regensburg.

English Translation:
Parental home of Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus), * circa 1444, † 28 April 1503, Professor and humanist, rector of the universities of Leipzig and Ingolstadt, Canon of Regensburg

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1503.

Location. 49° 52.219′ N, 11° 53.297′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Stadtplatz just west of Poststraße, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stadtpl 18, Kemnath 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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Wolfgang Schmeltzl (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Sebastian-Säule / St. Sebastian Column (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges großes Kommunbrauhaus / Former Large Communal Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliges Bürgerspital / Former Citizens’ Hospital (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.

Also see . . . Johannes Tolhopff. Wikipedia

Tolhopff was born in Kemnath and educated in Leipzig, where later he became a professor. His most influential teacher was his astronomy professor in 1466-1467, Regiomontanus. In 1471 he moved to the newly founded university to Ingolstadt where between 1473 and 1475 he was the Dean of the institution. He was the astrologist of Mathias
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

2. The entrance to the house
Corvinus after his professor, Regiomontanus. He offered one of his greatest works, called Stellarium to the ruler of Hungary. It became part of the Bibliotheca Corviniana. Mathias made him a noble man. In Later on he left Hungary and moved to Regensburg, where he died in 1503.

(Submitted on June 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Parental home of Johann Tolhopk (Janus Tolophus) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

3. Parental home of Johann Tolhopk (Janus Tolophus) and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.