Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner was a Hungarian linguist, scholar, and educator born on December 2, 1816. He is best known for his work in the field of linguistics and for founding the Oriental Institute in London. Leitner was passionate about languages and contributed significantly to the study of Turkic and Indo-European languages. In addition to his linguistic achievements, Leitner was an advocate for education and played a crucial role in promoting the teaching of Eastern languages in Europe. He published numerous works, including dictionaries and grammar books, which helped to advance the understanding of various languages and cultures. Leitner passed away on January 24, 1899.