Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Paul Fleming

1609-1640

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

1. Paul Fleming Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
»Dieser Helm wird nütze seyn /
daß die Schwalben nisten drein /
daß man / wann der Frühling kömmt /
junge Vögel da vernimmt.«

Der sächsische Dichter lebte und studierte 1622–1633 hier im Grimmaischen Viertel.

English Translation:
"This helmet shall be useful /
that the swallows may nest within it /
so that one, when spring arrives /
may hear the young birds there."

The Saxon poet lived and studied here in the Grimmaisches Quarter from 1622 to 1633.

Erected 2009 by Saxon Academy of Arts and City of Leipzig.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant day of the year for for this entry is October 28.

Location. 51° 20.381′ N, 12° 22.672′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Grimmaische Str. and Universitätsstraße, on the right when traveling east on Grimmaische Str.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grimmaische Str 2, Leipzig SN 04109, 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 Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window (a few steps from this marker); Friedensgebet und Ausreisedemonstration / Prayers for Peace and Demonstration for Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara Schumann (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lorenz Oken (about 90 meters away); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church (about 90 meters away); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas's School (about 90 meters away); 40. Jahrestag der DDR / 40th anniversary of the GDR (about 120 meters away); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Also see . . . Paul Fleming. Wikipedia

Paul Fleming (also spelt Flemming; 5 October 1609 – 2 April 1640) was a German physician and poet.

As well as writing notable verse and hymns, he spent several years accompanying the Duke of Holstein's embassies to Russia and Persia. He also lived for a year at Reval on the coast of Estonia, where he wrote many love-songs.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

2. Paul Fleming Marker

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

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.