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Hanover keeps thinking ahead. Leibniz for 350 years

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz arrived in Hanover 350 years ago. In 2026, the state capital of Hanover will celebrate the 40 years the polymath spent living and working in Hanover.

 

350 Years of Leibniz

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Leibniz Tour

This guided tour invites you to discover Hanover from a unique perspective.

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350 Years of Leibniz in Hanover

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz arrived in Hanover 350 years ago. But is this really Hanover in the year...

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Portrait of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, *1646 Leipzig; † 1716 Hann. Universal scholar Copy after Andreas Scheits, 1711. bust portrait. Upper body seen sideways from the right, the face fully turned towards the viewer. Leibniz is depicted in a brown-purple housecoat with a light brown collar with a jabot, which is laid in four strict folds, and a black wig. The face is painted in a yellowish-grey tone, with red cheeks and lips. The facial wrinkles are sharply defined. The nose is strongly thickened at the front. The left wing of the nose is particularly emphasized.oil on canvas

Leibniz's life

In 1676, after spending several years in Paris and traveling to London, Amsterdam, and Den...

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Leibniz House

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On the trail of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

The philosopher and mathematician Leibniz left many traces of his life in Hanover.

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Leibniz Temple

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Leibniz Bike Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz as you explore the city by bike and experience his visionary ideas firsthand. Discover key sites such as...

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Leibniz Bike Tour
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The Leibniz Cookie and Other Landmarks in Hanover

On a geocaching tour, you can discover some very special Leibniz sites in Hanover, but even without...

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Hanover Science Initiative

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Hanover Science Initiative

Dialogue, cooperation, and knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and society are the...

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Hannover Tourist Information

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Hanover Tourist Information

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