1755
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
1755
upper half of the epitaph, right: winged hourglass and scythe
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
1755
lower half of the epitaph, bottom left: Anchor
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
1755
Details of the upper section
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
1755
Inscription, above
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
1755
Inscription, below
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
1755
top center: Signature / bottom left inscription: Leitzmann Inheritance Burial Vault
Martin Leitzmann born June 29, 1683 in Röthenbach / died March 27, 1754 in Fürth
Founder of a poorhouse and orphanage in Fürth (1728) ___________________________________________
Here rests in God the late, honorable, and distinguished Lord Martin Leitzmann, former chief magistrate and senior court administrator of the Most Reverend Provost of Bamberg Cathedral,
as well as a merchant and trader in Fürth,
inventor and founder of the local public poorhouse and orphanage,
born in Röthenbach on June 29, 1683, died here in Fürth on March 27, 1754.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Funeral text. 1. Reg: 19. v. 4.
it is enough.
Now take, Lord, my soul,
I am no better than my fathers.
Location: Fürth, St. Michael's Church, Tower, exterior, south side
Design: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
Realization: Romsteck (Ramstek), Friedrich
photo 2019, Theo Noll
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