German historian (1856-1915).
Born February 25th, 1856 in Jessen (Elster).
Died May 10th, 1915 at 59 years old in Leipzig.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson