Ernst Wilhelm Arnoldi
The Gothaer Arnoldi (1778-1841) was a merchant and politician of commerce. He founded the first German fireinsurance bank in 1820 and later the first life insurance. Both his birth house and living house are at the Hauptmarkt. You will encounter his name all over Gotha.
There is also a square named after him.


at Hauptmarkt
back view from park
Casemattes
coat of arms of Dasch and Cranach