Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Professor Jakob Henle

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

1. Professor Jakob Henle Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Hause wurde der grosse Anatom und Lehrer Robert Kochs Professor Jakob Henle am 19. juli 1809 geboren
Er starb am 13.5.1885 in Göttingen

(The great anatomist and teacher of Robert Koch, Professor Jakob Henle, was born in this house on July 19, 1809. He died in Göttingen on May 13, 1885.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1809.

Location. 49° 28.626′ N, 10° 59.459′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Helmstraße, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Helmstraße 9, Fürth BY 90762, 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 distance of this marker: Feuerwache / Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / City Hall (about 150 meters away, measured in

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a direct line); Wilhelm Königswarter (about 150 meters away); Dr. Otto Mayer (about 180 meters away); Stadttheater / City Theater (about 210 meters away); Wohnhäuser / Residential Buildings (about 210 meters away); Dr. Jakob Schönberg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemaliges Wirtshaus zum Roten Roß / The Former Red Horse Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.

Also see . . . Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle (Wikipedia). Overview:

Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle (9 July 1809 – 13 May 1885) was a German physician, pathologist, and anatomist. He is credited with the discovery of the loop of Henle in the kidney. His essay, "On Miasma and Contagia," was an early argument for the germ theory of disease. He was an important figure in the development of modern medicine.

(Submitted on February 5, 2026.)

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Professor Jakob Henle Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

2. Professor Jakob Henle Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here slightly above and to the left of the green door.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.