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Engels-Haus
Birthplace of Friedrich Engels' father
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The Engels House, also known as Benjamin-Engels-Haus, was built in 1775 by Eberhard Haarmann. It is a cultural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the five residences owned by the Engels family in Unterbarmer Bruch. This house is the birthplace of Friedrich Engels Sr., father of the co-founder of scientific socialism.
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Friedrich Engels Sr. was born here in 1796.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1775
- Architect
- Eberhard Haarmann
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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Location
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