Wilhelm Grimm was a German scholar and folklorist, born on February 24, 1786. He is best known for co-authoring the famous collection of fairy tales with his brother, Jacob Grimm. Together, they published "Grimm's Fairy Tales," which includes well-known stories like "Cinderella" and "Hansel and Gretel." Their work has had a lasting impact on literature and culture. In addition to their fairy tales, the Grimms were also linguists and contributed to the study of the German language. Wilhelm Grimm played a significant role in developing the German Dictionary, which aimed to document the language comprehensively. His efforts helped preserve German folklore and promote national identity.