Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Christian Friedrich Henrici
Picander
| — | 1700–1764 | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Christian Friedrich Henrici Marker
Der Textdichter der Matthäus-Passion, der Kaffee-Kantate und der Bauern-Kantate wohnte ab 1736 in der Burgstraße und ab 1750 am Schloßgarten.
The librettist of the St. Matthew Passion, the Coffee Cantata, and the Peasant Cantata lived on Burgstraße from 1736 onward and at the Schlossgarten from 1750 onward.
Erected 2000 by Stadt Leipzig and R. Steckel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 51° 20.231′ N, 12° 22.388′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Burgplatz and Burgstraße, on the right when traveling west on Burgplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Burgpl 5, Leipzig SN 04109, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany. 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: Leipzig Disputation (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Max Klinger (about 120 meters away); Erste Demonstration für Demokratische Grundrechte / First Demonstration for Basic Democratic Rights (about 150 meters away); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (about 150 meters away); Theodor Körner (about 180 meters away); Runde Tische / Round tables (about 180 meters away); Alte Thomasschule / Old St. Thomas School (about 210 meters away); Anna Magdalena Bach (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Also see . . . Picander. Wikipedia
Christian Friedrich Henrici (14 January 1700 – 10 May 1764), writing under the pen name Picander, was a German poet and librettist for many works by Johann Sebastian Bach, notably the St Matthew Passion of 1727.(Submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Christian Friedrich Henrici Marker
The marker is located along the road on a concrete block.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Christian Friedrich Henrici Marker
The view of the marker with the Rathausturm in the background.
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 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
