Neumühle in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach

1476-1542

Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

1. Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Humanist, Mediziner und Philosoph. Rektor der Universität Leipzig und Begründer von Auerbachs Keller.

English Translation:
Humanist, physician and philosopher. Rector of the University of Leipzig and founder of Auerbach’s Cellar.

Erected by Rotary Club Auerbach/Opf.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 49° 41.552′ N, 11° 37.827′ E. Marker is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. It is in Neumühle. It is on Oberer Marktplatz just west of Stadtschreibergasse, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the stairs up to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oberer Marktpl 12, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz BY 91275, 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 Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stadtschreiberei / Old City Chancery (a few steps from this marker); Büttelei / Residence of the Town Constable

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(a few steps from this marker); Kath. Stadtpfarrkirche / Catholic Parish Church (a few steps from this marker); Auerbachs Keller (a few steps from this marker); Stromer (a few steps from this marker); Familien Stromer und Weismann / Stromer and Weismann Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof Zum Schwan / The Swan Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenklhaus / Tavern Keeper’s House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.

Also see . . . Heinrich Stromer. Wikipedia

Heinrich Stromer (c. 1476 – 1542) was a physician of the German Renaissance, professor rector at the University of Leipzig and founder of Auerbachs Keller.

Born in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, he enrolled at Leipzig University in 1497, receiving the title of magister in 1501 and a professorship in philosophy as well as the office of rector in 1508. He graduated in medicine in 1511, and was professor of pathology from 1516 and dean of the medical faculty from 1523. He was popularly known as Dr. Auerbach after his native town.

(Submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

2. Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach Marker

Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

3. Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach bust

The view of the Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach Bust and Marker on the walkway to the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

4. The view of the Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach Bust and Marker on the walkway to the church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.