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Rüdiger von Ilgen

Monument to a Prussian Statesman's Legacy

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The memorial to Rüdiger von Ilgen in Berlin commemorates the Prussian statesman who was the lord of the manor in Britz from 1719 until his death in 1728. The stone bust was created in 1900 by the artist Rudolf Siemering, with an inscription highlighting his significant role in Prussian administration.

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Founded: 1900

Guided Story

Here you are, standing before the bust of Rüdiger von Ilgen, a significant Prussian statesman. He was the lord of the manor in Britz from 1719 until his death in 1728. This stone bust was created by the esteemed artist Rudolf Siemering in 1900. The inscription highlights his crucial role in Prussian administration. If you look to the north, just 32 meters away, you can see Schloss Britz, a place closely tied to Ilgen’s legacy.