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Junker-Balthasar-Brunnen

Balthasar Oomkens von Esens
Chieftain of Harlingerland, 1522-1540, died during the siege of his castle in Esens by the Bremen army
(Wikipedia)

Friedrich Büschelberger
date?

Description

Bronze sculpture of a knight on the central column of a brick fountain.

Inscription(s)

JUNKER-BALTHASAR-BRUNNEN
junker balthasar von esens regierte als häuptling
des harlingerlandes von 1522-1540.
in seiner regierungszeit erhielt esens 1527 stadtrechte.
während der belagerung durch die bremer
verstarb balthasar am 17.10.1540 auf der burg zu esens

Sculptor

Friedrich Büschelberger (Dresden 1904 - Titisee/Neustadt 1990), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Norbert Fiks, Denkmäler in Ostfriesland.
Esens-Museen, Junker-Balthasar-Brunnen.

Locatie (N 53°38'51" - E 7°36'43") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens219; Photograph: 27 April 2014
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