The collections of the German Historical Museum

• Title: Letter of citizenship to Carl Ludwig Wildenow
• Origin: Berlin
• Date: April 4, 1809
• Material/Technique: Paper, printed with handwritten entries
• Size: 36,5 x 22 cm

After the introduction of the "Städteordnung" (decree concerning municipal administrations) of 1808, every respectable Prussian citizen was able to receive the full rights of a citizen. Prior to 1808, the acquisition of this right had been connected to the pursuance of a civil profession.