Bernhard von Lindenau

Baron Bernhard August von Lindenau (11 June 1779 – 21 May 1854) was a German lawyer, astronomer, politician, and art collector.

In 1793, Lindeau began studying law and mathematics at Leipzig, and beginning in 1801 he worked at the astronomical observatory in Seeburg.

Late in the year he oversaw measures to calm violent protests demanding political reform.

He gave his art collection to the city of Altenburg on the condition that they create a museum to display the pieces.

Lindenau edited the Monatliche Correspondenz zur Beförderung der Erd- und Himmels-Kunde starting in 1807.