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Eike von Repgow

Reppichau near Aken ca. 1180 - ca. 1235
German administrator who compiled the Sachsenspiegel (1220/35) to document existing, customary law and the first work in the German language
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1911

Description

Stone statue of Eike vin Repgow with a book in his hand, standing in a corner niche of the former Anhalt District Court, built in 1911.
To the left and right of the niche are the texts: "dem verfasser des Sachsenspiegels EIKE Von REPGOW 1225 1911."

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Dessaus Geschichte: Historische Denkmale in Dessau (Archived in archive.org).

Locatie (N 51°49'57" - E 12°14'13") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desa144; Photograph: 3 September 2022
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