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Georg Pranger (called "Prangerl"; * 1745 ; † November 6, 1820 in Munich ) was the last court jester in the Munich residence . He was a violin player by profession and a member of the orchestra of the Bavarian residence.
Commemoration
Pranger's grave is located in Munich's Old South Cemetery . The simple tombstone is decorated with a relief with a violin and violin bow and bears the inscription:
- PRANGERL / MUSICIANS AND / POPULAR / ELECTORAL / HOFNARR
On the central vault of Karlstor in Munich, one of four stone sculptures depicts Georg Pranger.
Web links
Commons : Georg Pranger - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Court jester and court musician - Georg Pranger. munichkindl.net
- Biographical overview and collection of anecdotes Heimatzeitung.de
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pillory, Georg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Jester |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1745 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 6, 1820 |
| Place of death | Munich |