~ 1759 - 1805
Friedrich Schiller was a German playwright, poet, and philosopher, born on November 10, 1759, in Marbach am Neckar. He is known for his influential works such as "The Robbers," "William Tell," and "Don Carlos," which explore themes of freedom, individuality, and moral complexity. Schiller was a key figure in the Sturm und Drang movement and contributed significantly to the development of German literature and thought during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.