Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Hans Böckler (1875-1951)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

1. Hans Böckler (1875-1951) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Der Kämpfer für Einheitsgewerkschaft und Mitbestimmung, lebte und arbeitete in Fürth von 1876 bis 1903

(English translation:)
The champion of unified trade unions and co-determination lived and worked in Fürth from 1876 to 1903.

Erected by Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund, Hans-Böckler-Stiftung.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical date for this entry is February 26, 1875.

Location. 49° 28.289′ N, 10° 59.526′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Königswarterstraße west of Gustav-Schickedanz-Straße, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Königswarterstraße 16, 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: Fürther Freiheit / Fürth Freiheit Square (within shouting distance of this marker); König-Ludwig-II.-Brunnen / King Ludwig II Fountain

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(about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Gründung des Roten Kreuzes in Fürth / The Founding of the Red Cross in Fürth (about 180 meters away); Alfred Nathan (about 210 meters away); Berolzheimerianum (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Stadttheater / City Theater (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Maxstraße 5 Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Ehemalige Sparkasse / Former Savings Bank (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.

Also see . . . Hans Böckler (Wikipedia). Overview:

Hans Böckler (26 February 1875 – 16 February 1951) was a German politician and trade union leader. He was the most influential re-founder of the unions in post-war Germany and became the first president of the German Trade Union Confederation.

(Submitted on February 9, 2026.)

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Hans Böckler (1875-1951) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

2. Hans Böckler (1875-1951) Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.