Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Historische Ereignisse auf dem Marktplatz in Leipzig
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Historic Events on Leipzig's Market Square
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Historische Ereignisse auf dem Marktplatz in Leipzig / Historic Events on Leipzig's Market Square Ma
23. Juni 1525
Michael Rumpf, Führer der revolutionären Kräfte in der Stadt während des Bauernkrieges, enthauptet.
24. Mai 1527
Hans Hergot, Nürnberger Buchdrucker, wegen Verbreitung einer utopisch-kommunistischen Schrift hingerichtet.
25. Okt. 1813
Verbündete Truppen feiern den Sieg über Napoleon in der Völkerschlacht.
26. März 1848
Robert Blum, kleinbürgerlicher Demokrat, ruft zum Kampf gegen das halbabsolutistische Feudalsystem und für eine bürgerliche Ordnung auf.
27. Febr. 1926
Kundgebung Leipziger Arbeiter fordert entschädigungslose Enteignung der Fürsten.
28. August 1945
Erste Massenkundgebung der KPD nach der Befreiung vom Faschismus.
29. März 1946
Kundgebung anlässlich der Vereinigung der Leipziger Parteiorganisationen der KPD und SPD zur Sozialistischen Einheitspartei Deutschlands.
23 June 1525
Michael Rumpf, leader of the revolutionary forces in the city during the Peasants' War, beheaded.
20 May 1527
Hans Hergot, a printer from Nuremberg, executed for distributing a utopian-communist publication.
19 October 1813
Allied troops celebrate their victory over Napoleon in the Battle of Leipzig.
25 March 1848
Robert Blum, a petty-bourgeois democrat, calls for a struggle against the semi-absolutist feudal system and for a bourgeois constitutional order.
7 February 1926
A rally of Leipzig workers demands the uncompensated expropriation of the princes.
5 August 1945
First mass rally of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) after liberation from fascism.
31 March 1946
Rally marking the merger of the Leipzig party organizations of the KPD and SPD into the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED).
Erected 1980.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1926.
Location. 51° 20.406′ N, 12° 22.493′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Markt and Grimmaische Str. on Markt. The marker and bronze relief are located on the south side of Leipzig's Marktplatz at the train station entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Markt 1A, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor von Prendel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
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The bronze relief mounted on the stone structure are a decorative historical frieze depicting scenes from Leipzig's past.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
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The view of the marker and bronze relief in front of the St. Thomas Church in the Marktplatz.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
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Closeup of the bronze relief.
Photographed by Karl Fickenscher, Leipzig, circa 1910
5. Marktplatz / Market Square
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on June 17, 2026.
