Lutherstadt Eisleben in Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe

Altes Gymnasium

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2013

1. Altes Gymnasium Marker

Inscription.

1563-1564 erbaut als „Fürnehme Lateinschule” auf Grund des „Luthervertrags” (1546), neu errichtet 1604
(nach Zerstörung bei Stadtbrand 1601).
Hier wirkte der geistliche Liederdichter Martin Rinckart 1610/11.
1883 Umzug des Königlich-Preußischen Gymnasiums in das neue Schulgebäude am Schloßplatz.
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Built 1563-1564 as "Fürnehme Latin School" due to the "Luther Contract" (1546), rebuilt in 1604
(after destruction in 1601 city fire).
The spiritual hymn writer Martin Rinckart worked here 1610/11.
1883 Relocation of the Royal Prussian School in the new school building on Schloßplatz.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1604.

Location. 51° 31.724′ N, 11° 32.675′ E. Marker is in Lutherstadt Eisleben, Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Mansfeld-Südharz. Marker is on Andreaskirchplatz, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Andreaskirchplatz 10, Lutherstadt Eisleben ST 06295, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Martin Luther Quotes (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Luther Death House (within shouting distance of this marker); Residence of Richard Wagner

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); City Seat of the Counts of Mansfeld-Hinterort (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Residence of Richard Wagner (about 120 meters away); Martin Luther (about 120 meters away); The Eisleber Mining School in the Katharinenstift 1817 - 1844 (about 150 meters away); Markt 54 Birthplace of Alwin Sörgel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lutherstadt Eisleben.

Also see . . .
1. Martin Rinckart (Hymn-Writer). Bach Cantatas Website entry (Submitted on November 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Martin Rinkart (sic), 1586-1649. Hymn Time website entry (Submitted on November 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Altes Gymnasium Namepiece Over Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2013

2. Altes Gymnasium Namepiece Over Entrance

Altes Gymnasium and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2013

3. Altes Gymnasium and Marker

Marker to right of doorway

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.