Georg Freytag
1788–1861 (age 73)
Biography
Georg Freytag was a dedicated librarian whose professional contributions helped advance the preservation and organization of knowledge during the early nineteenth century. His work in library science reflected the growing importance of institutional repositories in German academic and cultural life.
Freytag's career exemplified the scholarly traditions of Bonn, where he spent his professional life serving the intellectual community. His burial at the Alter Friedhof Bonn honors his lasting contributions to the advancement of learning and library administration.