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Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach

 
 
Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Hier wohnte
Prof. Dr. Karl Fr.
v. Nagelsbach
1842–1859

English Translation:
Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach, professor and doctor, lived here from 1842 to 1859.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
 
Location. 49° 35.859′ N, 11° 0.134′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is on Goethestraße just south of Paulistraße, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 9, 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: Goethestraße Nō22 (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße Nō20 (a few steps from this marker); Goethestraße Nō 30 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 32 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße No 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 36 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Goethestraße Nō 6 (about 90 meters away); Goethestraße Nō 38
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(about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
 
Also see . . .  Carl Friedrich Nägelsbach. Wikipedia
Carl Friedrich Nägelsbach (March 28, 1806 – April 21, 1859, Erlangen), was a German classical philologist. Nagelsbach was born at Wöhrd near Nuremberg. After studying at the Universities of Erlangen and Berlin, in 1827 he accepted an appointment at the Nuremberg gymnasium. From 1842 up until his death in 1859, he was a professor of philology at the University of Erlangen.
(Submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach Marker
The marker is located above the entrance to the building.
Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach Marker
The view of the house from across the street.
Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach image. Click for full size.
Public Domain - Unknown author - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1850s
4. Dr. Karl Friedrich von Nagelsbach
 
 
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 8 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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