Kaysersberg Flashcards
(20 cards)
What century does the castle date to?
13th century
When did Kaysersberg begin to take on its present day form?
Houses date from mid 15th century onwards. Kaysersberg not changed much since 18th century
What is the name of the church and when was it inaugurated?
Holy Cross, 1149
To whom is the fountain dedicated?
Roman Emperor Constantine, holding the Holy Cross (hence the name Sainte-Croix).
Who was nicknamed the ‘People’s Priest’ and in what century did he live?
Jean Geiler
Late 15th century
When was Albert Schweitzer born?
1875 (in Kaysersberg)
What was Albert Schweitzer’s initial profession after his studies?
Doctor of Philosophy, of Theology and vicar at the Saint-Nicolas Church of Strasbourg
At what age did Albert Schweitzer start studying medicine?
Aged 30 (8 years of study)
When did Albert Schweitzer win the Nobel Peace Prize?
1952
What was Albert Schweitzer’s nickname?
‘The Good Doctor’
What sort of illnesses did the Schweitzer’s treat?
Leprosy, dysentery, elephantiasis, sleeping sickness, malaria, yellow fever and wounds incurred by encounters with wild animals
When was the Hotel de Ville built?
1604
From when does the chapel of St Michael and Ossuary date?
1463
Approximately when was the Décapole founded?
Mid 14th century
When was the Holy Cross church built?
Between 1230 and 16th century
Why is the heart symbol found on Alsatian houses?
It was the symbol of passion, love and fecundity. Sometimes displayed on the house when there was a single girl available to marry (then later shaped into a diamond)
What is the inscription on Maison Herzer?
“Thistles and thorns sting badly, and evil tongues still more. Therefore I would rather fall on thistles than have to contend with evil tongues.”
How old is the fortified bridge?
More than 500 years old (1514)
What is the name of the Chef who died in Kaysersberg?
Anthony Bourdin
(Chambard hotel)
What is the population of Kaysersberg?
About 4,500
