Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe

Robert Blum

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

1. Robert Blum Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Geboren an dieser Stelle am 10. November 1807. Erschossen zu Wien am 9. November 1848.

Ich sterbe für die deutsche Freiheit, für die ich gekämpft! Möge das Vaterland meiner eingedenk sein.

(English Translation)
Born at this location on November 10, 1807. Executed by firing squad in Vienna on November 9, 1848.

I die for the German freedom for which I fought! May my fatherland remember me.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1807.

Location. 50° 56.312′ N, 6° 57.728′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is on Fischmarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fischmarkt 3, Köln HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland.

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,

the Hanseatic League,

and the former West Germany.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stapelhaus / Staple House (a few steps from this marker); Kölner Hochwassergeschichte / Cologne’s Flood History (within shouting distance of this marker); Groß St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); „Schmitz-Säule“ / “Schmitz Column” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Martinspförtchen / St. Martin’s Little Gateway (about 120 meters away); Kaiser Friedrich III. (about 120 meters away); Peters Brauhaus (about 120 meters away); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

2. Robert Blum Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

3. Robert Blum 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.