Karl Wilhelm von Heideck and the New Greece: Guest Lecture at Thurnau Castle
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History, Politics, and Greece at Thurnau Castle
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Institute for Franconian Regional History invites you to a scientific guest lecture at Thurnau Castle. Prof. Dr. Britta Kägler from the University of Passau will shed light on the Bavarian administration in the Peloponnese and the multifaceted biography of Karl Wilhelm von Heideck.
A Bavarian Between Military, Politics, and Art
Karl Wilhelm von Heideck lived from 1788 to 1861 and shaped the European view of Greece as an officer, military expert, political advisor, and painter. During his so-called Philhellenic journey from 1826 to 1828, he engaged intensively with the Greek War of Independence.
The Emergence of the New Greece
The focus of the lecture is on Heideck's activities after Greece's independence. As a member of the regency, he accompanied King Otto on his journey to Greece and was initially involved in the establishment of the new state in Nauplia, later in Athens. His military experience, political knowledge, and personal enthusiasm for the country and its history come together to create an impressive historical panorama.
Scientific Event Experience at the Castle
The guest lecture is part of the advanced seminar by Prof. Dr. Martin Ott. The historical atmosphere of Thurnau Castle provides the perfect setting for a thorough engagement with European entanglement history, Bavarian regional history, and Philhellenism. The audience is aimed at history enthusiasts, students, and all guests who appreciate scientific lectures in a special ambiance.
Organization and Participation
The event is organized by the Institute for Franconian Regional History of the Universities of Bamberg and Bayreuth. The lecture begins at 3:30 PM and is expected to conclude at 5:00 PM. Registration is not mandatory but helps the organizer with planning. Participation is free of charge.
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The guest lecture connects personal life stories, European politics, and the emergence of modern Greece. Those who wish to experience historical contexts firsthand and in a concentrated scientific atmosphere will find a rewarding event experience in the multifunctional room of the IFLG at Thurnau Castle.
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