The Finsters

From the Beginning of the 14th Century to the Present

Gustav Finster’s History – Who is Gustav Finster?

Are you looking for information about Gustav Finster? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Gustav Finster (15 Mar 1827 – 12 Sep 1894) appears in the book titled The Finsters – From the Beginning of the 14th Century to the Presentfirst published in Germany in 1921 and translated into English, and republished in 2021 to mark the century of the publication.

The following information has been generated to provide information about Gustav Finster on our website.

Who is Gustav Finster?

Gustav Finster is a member of the Finster family or appears in the story of the Finsters. The story of the Finsters is a comprehensive history of the Finster family and their descendants from the 14th Century to 1921. There is additional information on the family in Australia included in the republication.

Who are The Finsters?

The Finster family has a long and rich history dating back to the 14th century in Germany that spans centuries and continents. They have been making contributions to society for many years. One notable member of the Finster family was Gustav Finster.

The book can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/-/en/C-H-Arthur-Finster-ebook/dp/B09L4MNS5K.

Gustav Finster in the Finster’s History

Gustav Finster and the ancestors/descendants of Gustav Finster may also appear in the Finster family tree image here.

This remarkable family tree of the Finster Family in Görlitz, Germany, was created in 1900 by Paul Eugene Max Finster (DOB 1860) and designed by Carl Ernst. The family tree can include (but not always) the following information:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Profession
  • Place
  • Birth Date
  • Death Date
  • Marriage Date

It documents the Finster Family from 1657 to 1900. The original is a paper copy over 3 meters long. It was digitised in multiple parts, which were then stitched together to create the digital version on offer here.

The published book contains a tabulated list of all names in the family tree and often provides further details about the individuals listed.

Click to enlarge the image to view the accurate place if Gustav Finster in the Finster family tree.

Some interesting information about Bavaria, Germany, and the Finster family:

  • The first Nobel laureate for physics, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (1845-1923), made his home in Munich, Bavaria. Röntgen is most famous for discovering x-rays.
  • German NBA player Dirk Nowitzki is a native of Bavaria. The basketball player was born in Würzburg and is often called the “German Wunderkind.”
  • Three early dukes are named in Frankish sources: Garibald I may have been appointed to the office by the Merovingian kings and married the Lombard princess Walderada when the church forbade her to King Chlothar I in 555.
  • Germany is home to the biggest Beer Festival in the world, Oktoberfest in Munich, where the standard glass of beer is a whole litre!
  • Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, is located in Bavaria. At 9,718 ft above sea level, the Zugspitze has three large glaciers and is also a top ski resort in Germany.

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