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Friedrich Ludwig Jahn

(Lanz, Brandenburg 1778 - Freyburg, Unstrut 1852)
German gymnastics educator and nationalist, commonly known as "Turnvater Jahn"
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1904

Description

Monolith with a bronze relief portrait and texts.

Inscription(s)

jhrem alt-meister
FRIEDRICH LUDWIG JAHN
der würzburger turngau
und die würzburger turnerschaft
1904

Plaque with the names of the 25 "Turnvereine" who erected the monument.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

WürzburgWiki, Jahn-Denkmal.

Locatie (N 49°47'9" - E 9°55'56") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deby199; Photograph: 27 September 2011
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