Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, was born on June 19, 1804, and ruled from 1853 until his death in 1901. He was a member of the House of Wettin and played a significant role in the cultural and political life of his duchy. His reign is noted for promoting the arts and education, as well as modernizing the administration of his territory. Under his leadership, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach became a center for German Romanticism, attracting notable figures such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. Charles Frederick's commitment to cultural development left a lasting legacy, influencing the region's identity and heritage.