Famous People
Besides various royalty, other famous individuals associated with Coburg include Hans Berger (graduated), William Frishmuth (born), and Eduard Study (born).
In 1530, Martin Luther stayed in the Veste Coburg to follow negotiations at the Imperial Diet in Augsburg. He also preached at St. Moriz church.
In 1887, Johann Strauss, better known as the Waltz King, left Vienna when the Roman Catholic Church forbade his divorce from his second wife. So he moved to Lutheran Saxe-Coburg-Gotha with his future third wife Adele, where he lived the last 13 years of his life in Coburg. He was however buried in Vienna.
In 1922, Adolf Hitler led several hundred stormtroopers in a march through the city, fighting pitched street battles with leftists and communists. During the Nazi era, the Coburg Badge (made to honor the participants) was one of the most prestigious party medals.
Hans Morgenthau, founder of International Relations as a field of study, was born here.
Fritz Mollwitz, professional baseball player, was born here.
Baroness Louise Lehzen,(born) governess and adviser to Queen Victoria
Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, was born in Schloss Rosenau, Coburg
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