Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

1. Christian Fürchtegott Gellert Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier im Hof des ehemaligen Großen Kollegs im Trinitätshaus »Schwarzes Brett« wohnte
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert
* 4 Juli 1715 - † 13. Dezember 1769
Schriftsteller der Aufklärung und Professor an der Alma Mater Lipsiensis

English Translation:
Here, in the courtyard of the former Great College, in the Trinity House known as "Schwarzes Brett" (“Blackboard”), lived Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (July 4, 1715 – December 13, 1769), a writer of the Enlightenment and professor at the Alma Mater Lipsiensis (University of Leipzig).

Erected 2015 by Stadt Leipzig.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1715.

Location. 51° 20.441′ N, 12° 22.768′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Ritterstraße and Nikolaikirchhof, on the right when traveling north on Ritterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ritterstraße 12, 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.

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are within walking distance of this marker: Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association (a few steps from this marker); Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall (a few steps from this marker); Rotes Kolleg / Red College (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas's School (about 90 meters away); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church (about 90 meters away); Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater (about 90 meters away); Freie Wahlen / Free Elections (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Also see . . . Christian Fürchtegott Gellert. Wikipedia

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (4 July 1715 – 13 December 1769) was a German poet, novelist, and popular moralistic writer, one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature that was ushered in by Lessing.

(Submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

2. Christian Fürchtegott Gellert Marker

The marker is located at the entrance to the second building from the right side.

Portrait of Christian Fürchtegott Gellert image. Click for full size.

Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons, Artist Anton Graff, circa 1760s

3. Portrait of Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.