Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt Marker
In diesem Hause starb
Dr. Karl Georg Chr. von Staudt
1835–1867 o. ö. Prof. d. Mathematik
Der Verfasser der „Geometrie der Lage“
Rothenburg o.T. 24.1.1798 † 1.6.1867
Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt (born 24 January 1798 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber), full professor of mathematics from 1835 to 1867 and author of Geometrie der Lage, died in this house on 1 June 1867.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1798.
Location. 49° 35.803′ N, 11° 0.544′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is on Obere Karlstraße just east of Fahrstraße, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ob Karlstraße 14, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Johann Wolfgang Ohm und seine berühmten Söhne / Johann Wolfgang Ohm and His Famous Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Friedrich von Glück (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Prof. Dr. Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert (about 90 meters away); Mingolf-haus / Mingolf House (about 90 meters away); Georg Simon Ohm and Martin Ohm (about 90 meters away); Walter Flex (about 120 meters away); Ehem. Freiherrlich Wildenstein’sches Palais / The former Baron von Wildenstein Palace (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
Also see . . . Karl Georg Christian von Staudt. Wikipedia
Karl was born in the Free Imperial City of Rothenburg, which is now called Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany. From 1814 he studied in Gymnasium in Ausbach. He attended the University of Göttingen from 1818 to 1822 where he studied with Gauss who was director of the observatory. Staudt provided an ephemeris(Submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)for the orbits of Mars and the asteroid Pallas. When in 1821 Comet Nicollet-Pons was observed, he provided the elements of its orbit. These accomplishments in astronomy earned him his doctorate from University of Erlangen in 1822.Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 20262. Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt MarkerThe view of the marker above the doorway to the building.
Staudt's professional career began as a secondary school instructor in Würzburg until 1827 and then Nuremberg until 1835. He married Jeanette Dreschler in 1832. They had a son Eduard and daughter Mathilda, but Jeanette died in 1848.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt Marker
The view of the building from across the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
4. Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt Marker
The view of the building along the street.
Public Domain - Unknown author - RSG Rothenburg - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1850s
5. Dr. Karl Georg Christian von Staudt
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 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
