Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Könige Maximilian Joseph I.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025

1. Könige Maximilian Joseph I. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dem Könige Maximilian Joseph I.
von Bayern,
Gründer der Verfassung
und des Gemeindewohls,
Schöpfer einer guten Verwaltung,
Beförderer der Volksbildung,
Wiederhersteller der Königswürde,
dem Vater seines Volkes,
und der
Königin Caroline Friederike
der treuen Gefährtin seines Lebens
und Wirkens,
der Mutter des Landes,
zur Jubelfeyer
einer XXV-jährigen glücklichen
und beglückenden Regierung.
Charta Magna Bavariae XXVI Mai MDCCCXVIII
I. Januar MDCCCVI.
XVI Februar MDCCIC.

English Translation:
To King Maximilian Joseph I of Bavaria, founder of the Constitution and municipal welfare, creator of good government, promoter of public education, restorer of the royal dignity, father of his people, and to Queen Caroline Friederike the faithful companion of his life and work, the mother of the country, on the jubilee celebration of twenty-five years of happy and beneficent rule.

Great Charter of Bavaria May 26, 1818
January 1, 1806
February 16, 1799

Erected 1824 by the grateful inhabitants of Amberg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1824.

Location. 49° 26.829′ N, 11° 51.145′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Mühlgasse and Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring, on the right when traveling south on Mühlgasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amberg BY 92224, 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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Vilstor / Vils Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Vilstor / Vils Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Hufschmiede Am Vilstor / Former Blacksmith’s Workshop At the Vils Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kräuterwiese / Herb Meadow (about 120 meters away); Stadttheater / Town Theatre (about 210 meters away); Schulkirche / School Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Amberger Kulturstadel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Franz-Xaver von Schönwerth (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.

Also see . . . Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. Wikipedia

Maximilian I Joseph (27 May 1756 – 13 October 1825) was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1795 to 1799, prince-elector of Bavaria (as Maximilian IV Joseph) from 1799 to 1806, then King of Bavaria (as Maximilian I Joseph) from 1806 to 1825. He was a member of the House of Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken, a branch of the House of Wittelsbach.

(Submitted on August 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025

2. Könige Maximilian Joseph I. Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025

3. Könige Maximilian Joseph I. Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025

4. Könige Maximilian Joseph I. Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025

5. Könige Maximilian Joseph I. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on August 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.