Max Maria von Weber

Max Maria von Weber (25 April 1822 in Dresden – 18 April 1881 in Berlin) was a German civil engineer who contributed to the development of railways in Austria and Germany.

He was born in Dresden in the Kingdom of Saxony, the son of the composer Carl Maria von Weber, and received his early training in the Dresden schools.

Part of his experience was gained under Isambard Kingdom Brunel and George Stephenson in England.

In 1850, he entered the civil service of his native kingdom.

Outside of his official duties Weber found time for considerable writing, in the line of general literature as well as on technical matters.