Heuchling in Lauf an der Pegnitz in Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler

ヘルマン・レースラー

Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2026

1. Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Geburtshaus von
Prof. Dr. jur.
Hermann Roesler.
1834–1894.
Wegbereiter des modernen Verwaltungsrechts.
Vater der ersten japanischen Verfassung.
Japanese:
ヘルマン・レースラー教授の生誕地
1834–1894。
近代行政法の先駆者。
日本国最初の憲法の父。
English Translation:
Birthplace of Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler (1834–1894). A pioneer of modern administrative law. Father of the first Japanese constitution.

Erected by Old Town Friends of Lauf e.V. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 49° 30.699′ N, 11° 16.821′ E. Marker is in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Nürnberger Land. It is in Heuchling. It is on Marktplatz west of Falknerstraße, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 8, Lauf an der Pegnitz BY 91207, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nürnberger Tor / Nuremberg Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance

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of this marker); St. Johannis (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Alva Edison (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Glockengießerspital mit St. Leonhardskirche / Glockengießer Hospital with St. Leonhard’s Church (about 120 meters away); Jan Hus (about 150 meters away); Ehemalige Pfarr- und Spitalkirche St. Leonhard / Former Parish and Hospital Church of St. Leonhard (about 150 meters away); Wassertores / Water Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lauf an der Pegnitz.

Also see . . . Old Town Stroll - Sign 16 (German language). Excerpt (in translation):

Birthplace of Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler

Karl Friedrich Hermann Rösler was born on December 18, 1834, in Lauf at Marktplatz 8 (today the Markt Café). From 1852 to 1856, he studied law and political science in Erlangen and Munich. After receiving his habilitation in 1861, he accepted a professorship in Rostock.

Because of his conversion to Catholicism, he had to leave the Mecklenburg civil service in 1878 and went to Japan. There he became a government advisor and played a key role in drafting the commercial code and the constitution.

Hermann Roesler died on December 2, 1894 in Bolzano.

(Submitted on March 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2026

2. Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler Marker

The marker is located on the southwestern corner of the building.

Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Unknown author - Universität Rostock - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1894

3. Prof. Dr. jur. Hermann Roesler

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.