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Wilhelm Wundt was a German physiologist, professor, and philosopher. He is often counted among the founders of modern psychology and is widely considered the father of experimental psychology. He is also credited with founding the first laboratory for psychological research, which he founded at the University of Leipzig in 1879.
Known for his ground-breaking research on sexual psychopathology, German psychologist Richard von Krafft-Ebing worked on varied subjects such as sexual aberration and hypnosis. His Psychopathia Sexualis was one of the first written works that discussed LGBT sex and also spoke about taboo topics such as sadism, necrophilia, and masochism.
Social Democratic politician and two-time German chancellor Hermann Müller had a major role in the Treaty of Versailles. A wine dealer’s son, he faced a difficult childhood after his father’s death. His inability to deal with the impact of the Great Depression on Germany forced him tom resign from his chancellorship.
Thomas Schaaf is a German football manager best known for his achievements in the Bundesliga, where he has been one of the longest-serving coaches. In 2004, he was named German Football Manager of the Year. A former player, Thomas Schaaf played as a defender for Werder Bremen from 1978 to 1995, during which he won several titles, including the Bundesliga.
The daughter of King Maximilian I Joseph, Caroline Augusta became the Empress of Austria by virtue of her marriage to Emperor Francis I of Austria. She had lifelong scars on her face due to a bout of smallpox at age 2. Due to lack of consummation, her first marriage was eventually dissolved.
Johann Baptist Cramer was an English pianist, music publisher, and composer of German origin. The son of Wilhelm Cramer, Johann studied under Muzio Clementi and went on to become one of the greatest pianists of his time. Renowned for its technical perfection, Johann Cramer's playing style earned praises from popular pianists around the world, including Ludwig van Beethoven.
