Grand Duke Karl August of Saxe-Weimar was a prominent German nobleman born on September 3, 1757. He ruled the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach from 1775 until his death in 1828. Known for his progressive policies, he promoted education, culture, and the arts, making his court a center for intellectual and artistic life. Under his leadership, Weimar became a hub for notable figures such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. Karl August's support for the arts and sciences significantly contributed to the cultural development of Germany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.