Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Johann Heinrich Voß
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Johann Heinrich Voß Marker
Hier wohnte von 1807 bis zu seinem Tod
Johann Heinrich Voß
(1751-1826)
Der Dichter und Homerübersetzer wurde 1805 an die Universität berufen. In der literarischen Fehde mit den Romantikern bekannte er sich zu den Grundsätzen der Aufklärung. 1814 und 1815 besuchte ihn hier Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Das Voßsche Haus wurde 1903 abgerissen.
Here lived, from 1807 until his death, Johann Heinrich Voß (1751–1826). The poet and translator of Homer was appointed to the university in 1805. In the literary feud with the Romantics, he declared his adherence to the principles of the Enlightenment. In 1814 and 1815, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited him here. The Voß House was demolished in 1903.
Erected 2003 by Stadt Heidelberg and Heidelberg Historical Society. (Marker Number 201.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 49° 24.602′ N, 8°
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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: Magnus Hirschfeld (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Jaspers (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Kaspar Bluntschli (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Blum (within shouting distance of this marker); Peterskirche / St. Peter's Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sophie Friederike Mereau (about 120 meters away); Dr. José Rizal (about 120 meters away); Ernst Toller (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
Also see . . . Johann Heinrich Voss. Wikipedia
Johann Heinrich Voss (German: Voß, pronounced; 20 February 1751 – 29 March 1826) was a German classicist and poet, known mostly for his translation of Homer's Odyssey (1781) and Iliad (1793) into German.(Submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Johann Heinrich Voß Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Johann Heinrich Voß Marker
The view of the marker along the building next to the parking lot.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
4. Johann Heinrich Voß Marker
The marker is located on the campus of the Theodor-Heuss-Realschule Secondary school.
Public Domain - Georg Friedrich Adolph Schöner painting - Wikipedia Commons, 1797
5. Johann Heinrich Voß (Voss)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
