Ernst Bohlig
Ernst Bohlig (* 1846 in Mutterstadt ; † 1918 in Heidelberg ) was considered the strongest man in the world towards the end of the 19th century .
Ernst Bohlig was the son of the pharmacist Dr. Franz Joseph Bohlig (1815–1874) from the Palatinate town of Mutterstadt and led an eventful life. He spent several years in the USA and Switzerland. After his return he was appointed to the imperial accountant.
Bohlig not only demonstrated his strength, but also campaigned for health promotion through gymnastics and was very critical of the monarchy. However, his convictions did not prevent him from appearing before the Austrian Empress and giving a lecture.
Bohligstrasse in his home town of Mutterstadt is named after his father and himself.
Web links
- Mother city streets, squares, building areas and non-urban residential area names ( Memento from June 5, 2013 in the Internet Archive )
- Names that resonate ( memento from September 29, 2007 in the Internet Archive )
- The place Mutterstadt in the 21st century
Individual evidence
- ↑ Unveiling of the Bohlig family's new additional sign. Retrieved October 20, 2019 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bohlig, Ernst |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German athlete |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1846 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mother City , District of Palatinate , Kingdom of Bavaria |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1918 |
| Place of death | Heidelberg , Grand Duchy of Baden |