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Karl May

German writer (1842–1912)

† 1912-03-30 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 53 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Karl May was born on February 25, 1842 in Ernstthal and died on March 30, 1912 in Radebeul, aged 70. Recorded occupations: novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, composer, writer and Western author. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Saxony. Notable works include “Winnetou”.

At a glance
Born
February 25, 1842 · Ernstthal
Died
March 30, 1912 · Radebeul
Age at death
70
Citizenship
Kingdom of Saxony
Occupations
novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, composer, writer, Western author
Notable works
Winnetou
Wikipedia editions
53 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Karl May's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Karl May. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1912: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q22714 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Karl May on Wikipedia.

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