Moritz Wilhelm August Breidenbach (13 November 1796 – 2 April 1857) was a German jurist.
He became a member of the council of state in 1848, but was compelled to resign this office upon the outbreak of the Revolution.
He was recalled, however, in 1849 as chief counselor for education, which position he held until his death.
[1] According to the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia: Breidenbach displayed exceptional ability in every capacity, whether as a jurist, official, or popular representative.
He was the principal author of the penal code of Hesse, and actively participated in framing the "Allgemeine Deutsche Wechsel- und Handelsrecht."