The Finsters

From the Beginning of the 14th Century to the Present

Karl von Finster’s History – Who is Karl von Finster?

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

Karl von Finster 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 Karl von Finster on our website.

Who is Karl von Finster?

Karl von 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 Karl von Finster.

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

Karl von Finster in the Finster’s History

Karl von Finster and the ancestors/descendants of Karl von 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 Karl von Finster in the Finster family tree.

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

  • The Bavarians spoke Old High German but, unlike other Germanic groups, probably did not migrate from elsewhere. Rather, they seem to have coalesced out of other groups left behind by Roman withdrawal late in the 5th century.
  • There are more than 380 universities in Germany with over 17,000 programs of study.
  • 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.
  • In Germany there are 1,500 different types of beer, 300 types of bread and 1,000 types of sausage.
  • Germany is the EU’s largest economy – with a gross domestic product (GDP) of EUR 3.49 trillion (USD 3.84 trillion), and lies fourth place in the world behind the US, China and Japan.

Other notable people from The Finster Family: