1. Hertz's Childhood and Young Manhood (1857-1878): Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich 2. Berlin (1878-1883): Advanced studies in Physics, Friedrich-Wilhelm University 3. Kiel University (1883-1885): Physics Instructor (Privatdozent) 4. Karlsruhe (1885-1889): Professor of Physics, Technische Hochschule 5. Bonn University (1889-1894: Professor of Physics) 6. Heinrich Hertz's Importance in the History of Physics