Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Johann Gottfried Seume
(1763–1810)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Johann Gottfried Seume Marker
Schriftsteller und Wanderer, sozialkritischer Publizist, wohnte 1787/88 in der Mansardenstube mit dem Spitztürmchen im Haus Markt 6.
Writer, traveler, and socially critical publicist, lived in the attic room with the small pointed turret in the house at Markt 6 in 1787/88.
Erected 2010 by Stadt Leipzig.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 51° 20.472′ N, 12° 22.472′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Markt and Hainstraße, on the right when traveling west on Markt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Markt 6, 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: Dr. Hermann Hartmann (here, next to this marker); Leipzig im Schnittpunkt alter Handelsstraßen / Leipzig: Intersection of Ancient Trade Routes (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor von Prendel (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Sebastian Bach (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Griechenhaus / Greek House (about 90 meters away); Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests (about 90 meters away); Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange (about 90 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Also see . . . Johann Gottfried Seume. Wikipedia
Seume(Submitted on June 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)was born in Poserna (now part of Lützen, Saxony-Anhalt). He was educated first at Borna, then at the St Nicholas School (Nikolaischule) and University of Leipzig. The study of Shaftesbury and Bolingbroke wakened his interest in theology, and, breaking off his studies, he travelled to Hesse-Kassel to join the military. Seume later wrote that he was traveling to study in Paris when he was seized by Hessian recruiting officers and sold to England, whereupon he was drafted to Canada. (Multiple historians dispute this account, suggesting Seume voluntarily enlisted.)
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Johann Gottfried Seume Marker
The Johann Gottfried Seume marker is located at the top, and the Dr. Hermann Hartmann marker is located at the bottom.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Johann Gottfried Seume Marker
View of the markers and the building from the Marktplatz. The small pointed turret, where Johann Gottfried Seume lived in 1787/88, can be seen at the top of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
