Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Dr. Otto Mayer

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

1. Dr. Otto Mayer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An dieser Stelle stand das
Geburtshaus
von
Professor
Dr. Otto Mayer
dem Klassiker
des
deutschen
Verwaltungsrechts
Geb. 26. marz 1846
Gest. 8. aug 1924

(Here on this site was once the birthplace of Professor Dr. Otto Mayer, the classic figure of German administrative law, born March 26, 1846, died August 8, 1924.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1846.

Location. 49° 28.667′ N, 10° 59.318′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Königstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Königstraße 82, 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: Wilhelm Königswarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohnhäuser / Residential Buildings

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Leopold Ullstein (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliges Wirtshaus zum Roten Roß / The Former Red Horse Inn (about 120 meters away); Ehemalige Gabrielschul / Former Gabriel Schul (about 120 meters away); Professor Jakob Henle (about 180 meters away); Ehemaliger Eingang zum israelitischen Schulhof / Former Entrance to the Jewish Community Center (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.

Also see . . . Otto Mayer (Jurist). (Wikipedia). Overview (in translation):

Otto Mayer (born March 29, 1846 in Fürth; died August 8, 1924 in Hilpertsau) was a German university professor of administrative law and canon law. He significantly shaped the concept of the administrative act and thus the dogmatic foundations of German administrative law.

(Submitted on February 15, 2026.)

Additional keywords. Gedenktafel

Dr. Otto Mayer Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

2. Dr. Otto Mayer Marker - wide view

Dr. Otto Mayer Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

3. Dr. Otto Mayer Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.