famous Philosopher, famous writer, famous poet; Scientist; Diplomat, chief advisor to Karl August (Grand Duke) von Sachsen-Weimar (q.v.), who ennobled Goethe, making his surname von GOETHE; considered one of the greatest geniuses ever; Not on Hart's List, but ranked #62 on Pantheon's List of popular persons.
Wives/Partners:(mistress) Charlotte von Stein;(lover) Friederike Brion;Johanna Christiane Sophie Vulpius Child:Julius August Walther (m. Ottilie Wilhelmine Ernestine von Pogwisch)