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Röntgen`s holiday home in Weilheim.

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Roentgen-Memorial

Roentgen-Memorial
Würzburg, Germany

FINAL YEARS.
In the meantime, the Röntgen family has transferred its holiday home within the Upper Bavarian community of Weilheim into their permanent residence. Yet, they are not granted the privilege of spending the remaining years of their lives in peace. Bertha passes away on the 31th of October 1919 after years of illness.
Röntgen had actually applied for the emeritus status in 1912, but a year later he refrained from this plan. Until the 1st of April 1920 he continues to teach at Munich University
On February 10th, 1923 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen passes away at the age of 77. His ashes are laid to rest in Gießen next to the grave of his wife and his parents.

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  • Title: Röntgen`s holiday home in Weilheim.
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Roentgen-Memorial

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