Denkmal der G枚ttinger Sieben (G枚ttingen Seven Monument), Hanover
The G枚ttingen Seven were liberal professors from G枚ttingen. In 1837, these professors protested against King Ernest Augustus. The new king wanted to alter Hannover's constitution, and the G枚ttingen Seven refused to swear an oath to the new king.
The G枚ttingen Seven included historian Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann, jurist Wilhem Eduard Albrecht, historian Georg Gottfried Gervinus, theolgian Heinrich Georg August Ewald, and physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber. In addition, the group included Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, the popular fairy tale writers known as the Brothers Grimm.
Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann led the protest against the King's annulment of the constitution. The six other professors signed their opposition, and the group became known as the G枚ttingen Seven. Following their protest, the seven professors were questioned by the university court. As a result, they were all relieved of their teaching posts. Dahlmann, Jacob Grimm, and Gervinus were given three days to leave the country.
The professors were popular, and this controversial story inspired the public and media. The G枚ttingen Seven sparked a movement that led to Germany creating a liberal republic.
The bronze monument features the G枚ttingen Seven in different locations. The three exiled professors are placed outside an ajar gate. The four professors who were dismissed but not exiled are shown inside the gate.
The G枚ttingen Seven included historian Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann, jurist Wilhem Eduard Albrecht, historian Georg Gottfried Gervinus, theolgian Heinrich Georg August Ewald, and physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber. In addition, the group included Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, the popular fairy tale writers known as the Brothers Grimm.
Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann led the protest against the King's annulment of the constitution. The six other professors signed their opposition, and the group became known as the G枚ttingen Seven. Following their protest, the seven professors were questioned by the university court. As a result, they were all relieved of their teaching posts. Dahlmann, Jacob Grimm, and Gervinus were given three days to leave the country.
The professors were popular, and this controversial story inspired the public and media. The G枚ttingen Seven sparked a movement that led to Germany creating a liberal republic.
The bronze monument features the G枚ttingen Seven in different locations. The three exiled professors are placed outside an ajar gate. The four professors who were dismissed but not exiled are shown inside the gate.
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Denkmal der G枚ttinger Sieben (G枚ttingen Seven Monument) on Map
Sight Name: Denkmal der G枚ttinger Sieben (G枚ttingen Seven Monument)
Sight Location: Hanover, Germany (See walking tours in Hanover)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Hanover, Germany (See walking tours in Hanover)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Hanover, Germany
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