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German composer, conductor, pianist, and critic, a pivotal figure in early Romantic music and founder of German Romantic opera.Born in Eutin, Germany, Weber demonstrated musical talent from childhood. He studied under Michael Haydn and Abbé Vogler, held positions in Breslau, Prague, and Dresden, and revolutionized opera with works like Der Freischütz. Died in London during preparations for his opera Oberon.

• Weber suffered from congenital hip disease, walking with a limp throughout his life.
• His father relentlessly promoted him as a child prodigy, comparable to Mozart, imposing intense pressure on young Carl.
• Scandal erupted in 1810 when Weber was wrongly accused of embezzlement and bribery in Stuttgart, leading to his banishment from Württemberg.
• Despite marital happiness with singer Caroline Brandt, Weber's life was plagued by financial struggles and chronic tuberculosis.
• He died of tuberculosis at 39 in London, where he traveled for Oberon's premiere against doctors' advice. His grave was moved to Dresden 18 years later by Wagner, who revered him.