Wolfgang Maximilian von Goethe
1820–1883 (age 63)
Biography
Wolfgang Maximilian von Goethe was a German writer and intellectual of the 19th century, carrying forward the literary traditions of his era. His contributions to German letters reflected the cultural sophistication of his time and family heritage.
Von Goethe's work and legacy were honored through his burial at the Historical Cemetery in Weimar, a site of cultural significance. His life exemplified the intellectual traditions of 19th-century German society.