When does the lecture on Duke Henry V. take place?

The lecture takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where will the book presentation be held?

The venue is the Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum, Puschkinstr. 12, 19055 Schwerin.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission price is 3 Euros.

Who is giving the lecture?

Former state archivist Dr. Andreas Röpcke presents his publication about Duke Henry the Peaceful and his family.

What is the focus of the presented publication?

The focus is on Duke Henry V., his reign from 1503 to 1552, his role as a Renaissance prince, as well as his family and the dynastic marriage connections.

Is registration required?

The Mecklenburg Foundation requests registration via email at info@stiftung-mecklenburg.de.

Andreas Röpcke reads in Schwerin 2026

Name: Lecture on the Peaceful Duke Henry V.
Start: 2026-11-11T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-11T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

Henry the Peaceful: A Renaissance Prince in the Mirror of His Time

How can a ruler be remembered who already bore the title 'the Peaceful' during his lifetime? In the Schleswig-Holstein Cultural Forum, former state archivist Dr. Andreas Röpcke presents his new publication Mecklenburg's First Renaissance Prince. Duke Henry the Peaceful and His Family. The lecture combines historical research, book presentation, and a precise look at the political culture of Mecklenburg.

Between Peace, Power, and Representation

Henry V ruled from 1503 to 1552 for nearly five decades during turbulent political times. Andreas Röpcke portrays him as a Renaissance prince, whose reign was shaped not only by political decisions but also by the artful representation of his own persona and the Mecklenburg princely dynasty.

A Family History with a European Perspective

The lecture also focuses on wives, children, and grandchildren. Through the connections of the princely houses, marriage relationships become visible that linked political order, dynastic interests, and familial closeness. This results in a multifaceted historical portrait that presents the duke as a ruler and a family man.

Historical Linguistic Art and Vivid Communication

The book presentation leads into a genre between popular science lecture, biographical research, and regional historical cultural communication. Röpcke’s presentation makes the literary quality of historical memory just as tangible as the significance of Mecklenburg in the Renaissance era. The audience can expect an informed author encounter in a concentrated reading atmosphere.

Conclusion: Experience History in Direct Conversation

The lecture invites attendees to rediscover Duke Henry the Peaceful beyond simplified images of rulers. Visitors will experience an evening about the Renaissance, dynasty, family history, and Mecklenburg identity – directly conveyed by the author and historian Dr. Andreas Röpcke. Registration with the Mecklenburg Foundation is requested.