Karl May

Karl May, a renowned German writer, entered this world on February 25, 1842, in the charming town of Hohenstein-Ernstthal, which was then part of the Kingdom of Saxony, but is now situated in the state of Saxony, Germany. He was destined to make a lasting impact on the literary world with his remarkable works, including the captivating novels "Caravan of Death" (1920),"Auf den Trümmern des Paradieses" (1920),and the iconic "Winnetou: The Last Shot" (1965). Throughout his life, May was united in matrimony with two remarkable women: Klara Plöhn and Emma Pollmer. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on March 30, 1912, in the picturesque town of Radebeul, which was also part of the Kingdom of Saxony at the time, but is now located in the state of Saxony, Germany.