Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Johann Phillip Palm
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 17, 2012
1. Johann Phillip Palm Marker
und Geschäftshaus des Buchhandlers
Joh. Phillip Palm
* 18.12.1766
† 26.07.1806
Here stood the home and business of Johann Phillip Palm, bookseller.
Died July 26, 1806
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1863.
Location. 49° 27.288′ N, 11° 4.539′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Schustergasse and Winklerstrasse, on the left when traveling east on Schustergasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nürnberg BY 90403, 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: Johann Philipp Palm (here, next to this marker); Waaggebäude / Weighing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Pachelbel (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Praunsches Stiftungshaus / From Praunsches Foundation House
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Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Johann Palm (retrieved 07/27/2012). Johann Philipp Palm or Johannes Philipp Palm (17 December 1768–26 August 1806) was a German bookseller executed during the Napoleonic Wars.... (Submitted on July 27, 2012.)
2. The Execution of Johann Philipp Palm. The Napoleon Series' article on Johann Palm, "...Johann Philipp Palm (b., 17 November 1768 at Schorndorf—d., 26 August 1806 at Braunau-am-Inn), an obscure bookseller from Nuremberg, was executed in the early afternoon of 26 August 1806. He was shot by a French firing squad in a field outside of the town of Braunau, an Austrian town garrisoned by the French. A single pistol shot to the head finished
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 17, 2012
2. Johann Phillip Palm Marker - wide view
The marker is just visible here, mounted on the Schustergasse side of Cafe Neef at about face-height, about 2 yards/meters to the right of the window.
3. Dangerous times for a bookseller. Archaeolibris' reflection on the "crime" of Johann Palm and the effect his execution had on history: "... A flood of cartoons and pamphlets deriding Napoleon and the French troops appeared in the wake of Palm’s death. A strong wave of patriotic fervor developed, enabling the Prussian King to leverage Palm’s execution for going to war against Napoleon. Though more significant reasons already existed, it was Palm’s execution that created a moral outcry and fueled rising public opinion against Napoleon and French occupation." (Submitted on July 27, 2012.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Photographed by R, Caton Woodville, circa 1903
3. The Execution of Johann Palm
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
