Bruck in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Emil Fischer

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

1. Emil Fischer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
In diesem Haus lebte und arbeitete 1882–1885
Emil Fischer
Professor für Chemie, Nobelpreis 1902
Begründer der Zucker- und Purinchemie

English Translation:
Emil Fischer lived and worked in this house from 1882 to 1885. He was a professor of chemistry, received the Nobel Prize in 1902, and is regarded as the founder of sugar and purine chemistry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 49° 35.827′ N, 11° 0.249′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is on Hauptstraße just north of Hugenottenpl., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haus der Optikerfamilie Merz / House of the Merz Optician Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Emmy Noether (within shouting distance of this marker); Palais Stutterheim / Stutterheim Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Philipp Palm (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Carl Cannstatt (within shouting distance of this marker); Thekla Wassermann (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Dr. Gottfried Thomasius (within shouting distance of this marker); Hauptpost / Main Post Office (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.

Also see . . . Emil Fischer. Wikipedia

Hermann Emil Louis Fischer FRS FRSE FCS (9 October 1852 – 15 July 1919) was a German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He discovered the Fischer esterification. He also developed the Fischer projection, a symbolic way of drawing asymmetric carbon atoms. He also hypothesized lock and key mechanism of enzyme action. He never used his first given name, and was known throughout
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

2. Emil Fischer Marker
The marker is located on the corner of the building.
his life simply as Emil Fischer.

(Submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026

3. Emil Fischer Marker

The view of the building and marker from across the street.

Emil Fischer image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Author, Rudolf Dührkoop - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1914

4. Emil Fischer

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.