Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Lorenz Oken
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Lorenz Oken Marker
An dieser Stelle gründete der Arzt und Naturforscher Lorenz Oken im Jahr 1822 die Gesellschaft Deutscher Naturforscher und Ärzte (GDNÄ). Das 200-jährige Jubiläum der GDNÄ wurde im September 2022 mit 800 Teilnehmern in der Kongresshalle des Leipziger Zoos gefeiert.
1.8.1779 – 11.8.1851
In 1822, the physician and naturalist Lorenz Oken founded the Society of German Naturalists and Physicians (GDNA) on this site. The GDNA's 200th anniversary was celebrated in September 2022 with 800 participants in the Congress Hall at Leipzig Zoo.
1.8.1779-11.8.1851
Erected by GDNÄ Society of German Naturalists and Physicians.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2022.
Location. 51° 20.387′ N, 12° 22.603′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Grimmaische Str. and Reichsstraße, on the right when traveling east on Grimmaische Str.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grimmaische Str 10, 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: Clara Schumann (here, next to this marker); Paul Fleming (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window (about 90 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall (about 120 meters away); Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange (about 120 meters away); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church
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Also see . . .
1. Lorenz Oken. Wikipedia
Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. He became a professor of natural history at the University of Jena and from 1833 at the newly founded University of Zurich. He founded the journal Isis.(Submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ). (Submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Lorenz Oken Marker
The Clara Schumann marker is located above the Lorenz Oken marker.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Lorenz Oken Marker
The view of the markers along the street.
Public Domain via Wikipedia, Unknown author
4. Lorenz Oken
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 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, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
