Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Karl Friedrich Gerber

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Karl Friedrich Gerber Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier wohnte
Karl Friedr. Gerber
Rechtslehrer u. Staatsmann
geb 11. April 1823 z. Ebeleben
geft. 23. Dez. 1891 z. Dresden

English Translation:
Here lived Karl Friedrich Gerber, legal scholar and statesman, born April 11, 1823 in Ebeleben, died December 23, 1891 in Dresden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1823.

Location. 49° 35.742′ N, 11° 0.456′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is at the intersection of Friedrichstraße and Schuhstraße, on the right when traveling east on Friedrichstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Friedrichstraße 19, Erlangen BY 91045, 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

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distance of this marker: Ehem. Freiherrlich Wildenstein’sches Palais / The former Baron von Wildenstein Palace (a few steps from this marker); Ehem. Egloffsteiner Palais / Former Egloffstein Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Flex (within shouting distance of this marker); Georg Simon Ohm and Martin Ohm (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Friedrich Rückert (within shouting distance of this marker); Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen (within shouting distance of this marker); Mingolf-haus / Mingolf House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Wolfgang Ohm und seine berühmten Söhne / Johann Wolfgang Ohm and His Famous Sons (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Also see . . . Carl Friedrich von Gerber. Wikipedia

Born to a Thuringian family in Ebeleben, Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, Gerber studied law in Jena and taught it in Erlangen after 1847, in Jena in 1862 and in Leipzig after 1863. He is often mentioned as a leading scholar of civil law together with his friend Rudolf von Jhering, and his views also
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Karl Friedrich Gerber Marker
The marker is located on the east side of the building along.
helped shape the development of constitutional law in Germany.

(Submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse

3. Karl Friedrich Gerber Marker

The view of the building from across the street. The marker is on the right side.

Public Domain - Unknown author - Gotha B 1933, page 176 - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1880s

4. Karl Friedrich Gerber Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.