Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier wohnte
Philosoph Prof Dr. Friedr
Wilh. Jos. Schelling.
1821-1827.

English Translation:
The philosopher Professor Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling lived here from 1821 to 1827.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 49° 35.761′ N, 11° 0.546′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is at the intersection of Friedrichstraße and Fahrstraße, on the left when traveling east on Friedrichstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Friedrichstraße 28, 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: Christian Friedrich von Glück (a few steps from this marker); Mingolf-haus / Mingolf House

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(a few steps from this marker); Prof. Dr. Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Wolfgang Ohm und seine berühmten Söhne / Johann Wolfgang Ohm and His Famous Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); Georg Simon Ohm and Martin Ohm (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Flex (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Freiherrlich Wildenstein’sches Palais / The former Baron von Wildenstein Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Also see . . . Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling. Wikipedia

Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (27 January 1775 – 20 August 1854) was a German philosopher. Standard histories of philosophy make him the midpoint in the development of German idealism, situating him between Johann Gottlieb Fichte, his mentor in his early years, and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, his one-time university roommate, early friend, and later rival. Interpreting Schelling's philosophy is regarded as difficult because
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling Marker
The view of the marker above the doorway of the house.
of its evolving nature.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling Marker

The view of the house from across the street.

Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Artist Joseph Karl Stieler - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1835

4. Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling

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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.