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Bach, Johann Ambrosius b. February 22, 1645 d. February 20, 1695
Instrumentalist, Composer. The father of Johann Sebastian Bach. Born in Erfurt, Germany, he studied music in Arnstadt and became his hometown's court violinist in 1667. The following year he married Maria Elisabeth Uimmerhirt; they had eight children, five of whom survived. In 1671 he was appointed court trumpeter and secular Kapellmeister at Eisenach, where his duties included providing music for civic festivities and assisting the church musicians. His versatility did not go unnoticed...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Alter Friedhof (Old Cemetery), Eisenach, Eisenach, Thuringen, Germany
Bach, Johann Christoph b. December 6, 1642 d. March 31, 1703
Organist, Composer. The uncle of Johann Sebastian Bach, he was in his time the most famous member of the musical Bach family, renowned throughout Germany for his virtuosity at the organ. Born in Arnstadt, he was taught music by his father and at age 20 was appointed organist of the Arnstadt Court Chapel. From 1665 until his death he served as organist of the Georgenkirche (St. George's Church) in Eisenach, and during his last three years was also the Duke of Eisenach's official chamber...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Alter Friedhof (Old Cemetery), Eisenach, Eisenach, Thuringen, Germany
Brauchitsch, Manfred Von b. August 15, 1905 d. February 6, 2003
German Writer and Actor. He wrote the story for the 1957 film, "Rivalen Am Steuer." In 1932 he appeared in the film, "Kampf" playing the role of 'Robert Wenck.' He was a famous German racing driver who drove for the Mercedes-Benz "Silver Arrows" team during the 1930s. Although a reasonable driver with some success, he struggled with bad luck failing to finish many races through accidents and mechanical problems. His nickname was 'Der Pechvogel' - Mr. Bad Luck. He was overshadowed by his team...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul Narramore)
Grafenwarth Cemetery, Saale-Orla, Thüringen, Germany
Cranach, the Elder, Lucas b. 1472 d. 1553
Painter. Cranach was a leading figure of German Renaissance art. He often painted religious subjects and portraits of important Reformation personalities, including a celebrated image of Martin Luther. In addition he created many nudes based on mythological figures. His son, known as Lucas Cranach the Younger, was also an important painter. (Bio by: Rick Watson)
Saint Jacobs Church, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Franz, Ellen b. May 30, 1839 d. March 24, 1923
Actress.
Parkfriedhof Meiningen, Thüringen, Germany
Froebel, Friedrich Wilhelm August b. April 21, 1782 d. June 21, 1852
Educator. Creator of the Kindergarten System. In 1837 he founded the Play and Activity Institute in Bad Blankenburg, Germany, changing its name to the Kindergarten ("Children's Garden") in 1840. Froebel was one of the first to use systematized play as a method to stimulate learning among the very young. (Bio by: Mr. Denardo)
Schweina Cemetery, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen, Germany
Plot: village of Schweina
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von b. August 28, 1749 d. March 22, 1832
Poet. He was born at Frankfort-on-Main, Germany. His early education was received at home, first under his father, and then with tutors. In 1765 he went to Leipzig to the University. As a result of illness he was sent home, and during his convalescence he read and studied. When, in 1770, after his recovery, he went to Strassburg to study law, he was completely changed. He was greatly influenced by Herder, who showed him the beauty of Shakespeare. Another love-affair went far to inspire him in...[Read More] (Bio by: Jelena)
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Plot: the Fürstengruft
Goethe, Walther Wolfgang von b. April 9, 1818 d. April 15, 1885
Composer. The son of August and Ottilie von Goethe, he had musical ambitions, studied under Mendelssohn in Leipzig and afterwards at Vienna. He published a few songs of no great merit, and had at his death no more than the reputation among his friends of a kindly and accomplished man. In 1853 he retired to the house at the Frauenplan and lived in almost complete isolation. He died during a visit in Leipzig. He left his whole property to the state of Weimar and the grand duchess Sophie. (Bio by: Lutetia)
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Plot: Goethe Family Grave
Goethe, Wolfgang Maximilian von b. September 18, 1820 d. January 20, 1883
Author. Son of August and Ottilie von Goethe. From 1839 to 1845 Wolfgang studied law at several german Universities. He got his degree of doctor juris at Heidelberg in 1845. He suffered from his great name. His publishings where measured by the standard his grandfather had set. Between 1845 and 1850 he lived in Vienna and Italy. In 1852 he entered the Prussian diplomatic service. He resigned in 1860 and returned to Weimar. In 1879 he moved to Leipzig where he stayed until his death. (Bio by: Lutetia)
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Plot: Goethe Family Grave
Hummel, Johann Nepomuk b. November 14, 1778 d. October 17, 1837
Composer. A child prodigy, he moved with his family to Vienna in 1786 and studied with Wolfgang Mozart for two years. He then embarked on a long concert tour (1788 to 1792) as a pianist, which spread his fame throughout Europe. Back in Vienna Hummel's reputation as a young virtuoso was eclipsed by the emergence of Beethoven, with whom he developed an uneasy friendship. He then concentrated on further study (with Joseph Haydn and Mozart's rival Antonio Salieri), teaching, and composing...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Reger, Max b. March 19, 1873 d. May 11, 1916
Born in Brand, Max Reger's family moved to Weider, Germay in 1874. He studied at the Realschiule, but his earliest training in harmonium and piano was from his father. He received organ lessons from Lindner. In 1889 Reger received an acceptance letter from the great organ teacher Hugo Reimann at the Sonderhausen Conservatory, and in April of 1890 Reger left home to study with him, even changing schools when Reimann left Sonderhausen for the Weisbaden Conservatore in April 1891. Reger settled...[Read More] (Bio by: Rudi Polt)
Jena Cemetery, Jena, Jena, Thüringen, Germany
Saxe-Meiningen, Georg II, Duke of b. April 2, 1826 d. June 25, 1914
Theatrical Director, Producer.
Parkfriedhof Meiningen, Thüringen, Germany
Scheer, Reinhard b. September 30, 1863 d. November 26, 1928
German Naval Admiral. The last commander of the Imperial German Navy, he entered the German navy as a cadet on April 22, 1879, and was promoted to Sea Cadet on June 15, 1880. His career saw him rise from Lieutenant of the Sea (November 16, 1882, to full Admiral (June 5, 1916). He retired on December 17, 1918, just after Germany’s defeat in World War I. He became Commander in Chief of the High Seas Fleet on January 24, 1916 and led it with considerable skill in its most famous action, against...[Read More]
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Thälmann (Thaelmann), Ernst b. April 16, 1886 d. August 18, 1944
Leader of the German Communist Party and Berlin anti-Nazi workers. A rival of Hitler for power in Berlin, ThŠlmann was arrested soon after the Nazi takeover in 1933, and sent to prison. He was finally executed on August 18, 1944 (some sources say August 28) in the concentration camp at Buchenwald, near Weimar. This memorial was placed on the outer wall of the crematorium building at Buchenwald by the East German government.
Cause of death: execution by gunshot
Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial, Buchenwald, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
von Herder, Johann Gottfried b. August 25, 1744 d. December 18, 1803
German Philosopher and Theologian. Student of Immanuel Kant, he graduated in Theology at the University of Konigsberg, now Kaliningrad. After a brief period spent to teaching in the city of Riga, he began a long series of cultural travel through Europe, during which he met Goethe, with whom he joined the literary movement known as Sturm und Drang. In 1798, he criticized the ideas of Kant and wrote the essay "Metakritik zur Kritik der reinen Vernunft". In it he argues that language is the organ...[Read More] (Bio by: Lucy Caldarelli)
Herderkirche, Weimar, Thüringen, Germany
von Schiller, Johann Christoph Friederich b. November 10, 1759 d. May 9, 1805
Poet. One of the founders of modern German literature. At first he attended a military academy, and became an army surgeon where he began to write "Storm and Stress" verse and plays. The revolutionary appeal of his first play "The Robbers," made it an instant success. He later settled in Dresden, where his works included the poem "Ode to Joy," later set to music by Beethoven in his Ninth Symphony. He became professor of history. His works include trilogy "Wallenstein," the greatest historical...[Read More] (Bio by: Jelena)
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Plot: the Fürstengruft
Vulpius, Christian August b. January 23, 1762 d. June 26, 1827
Author, Secret Council in Weimar, Librarian, Brother of Christiane von Goethe. Worked under the pseudonyms Anshelmo Mercello Thuring and Tirso de Milano. He wrote knight and fairy tales to support his sisters and aunt after his father had died. In July 1788 he sent his sister Christiane to Goethe with the request for a job. This was the begin of a relationship that lasted for 25 years. From then on Christian helped Goethe with the theater work or at the ducal library and continued to write. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Lutetia)
Historic Cemetery, Weimar, Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
Plot: opposite the Memorial Hall

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