Berliner Innenstadt in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Jacob Grimm
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Wilhelm Grimm
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
1. Jacob Grimm / Wilhelm Grimm Marker
lebten und arbeiteten die Brüder Grimm von
1847 bis zu ihrem Tode.
Jacob Grimm
4.1.1785–20.9.1863
Wilhelm Grimm
24.2.1786–16.12.1859
Beide gehörten zu den Vorkämpfern für eine geeinte
deutsche Nation. Zu ihrem Lebenswerk zählen
das Deutsche Wörterbuch und die Herausgabe der
berühmten Kinder- und Hausmärchen.
Die Brüder Grimm gelten als Begründer der
modernen Germanistik.
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), lived and worked across the street at Linkstraße 7 from 1847 until their deaths. They supported the idea of a united Germany. They worked on the German Dictionary and published their famous collection of fairy tales. They are regarded as founders of modern German studies.
Erected 1990 by State of Berlin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 52° 30.494′ N, 13° 22.5′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Mitte. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is on Alte Potsdamer Straße just west of Potsdamer Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Alte Potsdamer Str 7, Berlin 10785, 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, the former West Germany, and at the Berlin Wall.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Potsdamer Platz (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Alte Berliner Philharmonie / Berlin’s Old Philharmonic Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Myra Warhaftig (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Das Europahaus (approx. half a kilometer away); Die Geschichte des Ministeriums / History of the Ministry (approx. half a kilometer away); Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall Monument (approx. half a kilometer away); Remains of the Berlin Wall (approx. half
this page online
Also see . . . Brothers Grimm. Wikipedia
The Brothers Grimm (German: die Brüder Grimm or die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, and authors whose work in folklore, linguistics, and literary scholarship shaped the development of modern folkloristics and the study of the German language. Born in Hanau and raised in Steinau, they were educated in Kassel and at the University of Marburg, where they developed a lasting interest in medieval literature and German cultural history. The first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), was published in 1812. The Grimms are among the best-known story tellers of European folktales, and their work popularized such stories as "Cinderella", "The Frog Prince" (Der Froschkönig), "Hansel and Gretel" (Hänsel und Gretel), "Rapunzel", "Rumpelstiltskin" (Rumpelstilzchen), and "Snow White" (Schneewittchen).(Submitted on September 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
2. Jacob Grimm / Wilhelm Grimm Marker
The marker is located along the building at the left center.
Public Domain via Artist, Elisabeth Baumann and Wikipedia Commons, circa 1855
3. Portrait of the Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
(right: Jacob Grimm; left: Wilhelm Grimm)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
