Kobern-Gondorf in Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Grabplatte
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Grave Slab
Photographed by James Hulse, October 5, 2026
1. Grabplatte / Grave Slab Marker
des Johann Caspar von der Leyen mit dem Wappen der Familie von der Leyen
Nach dem Abriss der alten Pfarrkirche im Jahre 1876, die dem Bau der Moseleisenbahn im Wege stand, wurde die Grabplatte an die heutige Pfarrkirche auf dem Johannisberg versetzt.
Inschrift:
Ao 1640 den 19. Jenner starb der wohledel geborne gestrenger Herr Johann Caspar von der Leyen Herr zu der Leyen-Eltz undt Bongardt Curtriersche Rath Amtmann zu Münster – Covern undt Alcken seines Alters 48 Jahr. D.S.S.G
Grave Slab
The grave slab of Johann Caspar von der Leyen, bearing the von der Leyen family’s coat of arms.
After the old parish church was demolished in 1876 because it stood in the way of the Moselle railway, the grave slab was moved to the present parish church on Johannisberg.
Inscription: On January 19, 1640, the noble and honorable Lord Johann Caspar von der Leyen, Lord of Leyen-Eltz and Bongardt, councilor to the Electorate of Trier and bailiff of Münster, Kobern and Alken, died at the age of 48. D.S.S.G.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1640.
Location. 50° 17.457′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Eifel, and in the Moselle Valley. Globally, 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, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die Kirchenglocken von Gondorf / The Church Bells of Gondorf (a few steps from this marker); Historische Grabkreuze / Historic Grave Crosses (within shouting distance of this marker); Gondorf (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuffsteinsarg / Tuff Stone Coffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Gondorfer zweiklassige Volksschule / Former Gondorf Two-Class Elementary School
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Grabplatte / Grave Slab and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 5, 2026
3. Grabplatte / Grave Slab Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
