Name Maximilian von | ||
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Born 30 July 1776 Groba Died December 22, 1856, Leipzig, Germany |
Maximilian Speck von Sternburg (1776 – 1856) was a wool merchant and art collector from Germany.
Speck-Sternburg was born in Gröba and became wealthy in the wool trade. On his visits to various places he enjoyed viewing the art galleries and became a connaisseur. He set up a public art gallery in his home at Lützschena that became a popular visitor attraction in the 1840s. He also became a major patron of the museum in nearby Leipzig.
Speck von Sternburg died in Leipzig.
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