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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
date?

Description

Boulder with an iron(?) relief portrait.

Inscription(s)

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852)

war begründer der deutschen Turnerbewe-
gung und ging als "Turnvater Jahn" in die
Geschichte ein. Seit Leitgedanke stand unter
dem Motto: Frisch, fromm, fröhlich, frei die
Jugend in Deutschland zur körperlichen Er-
tüchtigung anzuhalten.

Sculptor

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

Locatie (N 52°19'25" - E 9°12'29") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens176; Photograph: 4 April 2014
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