Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Dr. Paul Gordan
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Dr. Paul Gordan Marker
Here lived
1890–1912
Privy Councillor
Dr. Paul Gordan
since 1875
Full Professor of Mathematics
Member of 11 academies
Born Breslau, April 27, 1837
Died Erlangen, December 21, 1912
Dr. Paul Gordan, Privy Councillor and full professor of mathematics since 1875, lived here from 1890 to 1912. He was a member of eleven academies and was born in Breslau on April 27, 1837, and died in Erlangen on December 21, 1912.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1837.
Location. 49° 35.916′ N, 11° 0.102′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Goethestraße and Heuwaagstraße, on the right when traveling south on Goethestraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 4, Erlangen BY 91054, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, 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 and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spital der franz. ref. Gemeinde / Hospital of the French Reformed Congregation (here, next to this marker); Goethestraße Nō 6 (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße Nō 2 (a few steps from this marker); Prof. Dr. Gg. Fr. Puchta (a few steps from this marker); Heuwaagstraße Nō 20 (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße No 5
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Also see . . . Paul Gordan. Wikipedia
Paul Albert Gordan (27 April 1837 – 21 December 1912) was a German mathematician known for work in invariant theory and for the Clebsch–Gordan coefficients and Gordan's lemma. He was called "the king of invariant theory". His most famous result is that the ring of invariants of binary forms of fixed degree is finitely generated. Clebsch–Gordan coefficients are named after him and Alfred Clebsch. Gordan also served as the thesis advisor for Emmy Noether.(Submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Dr. Paul Gordan Marker
The view of the marker at the front entrance to the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Dr. Paul Gordan Marker
The view of the building from across the street.
Public Domain - University of Evansville - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1900s
4. Dr. Paul Gordan
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
