Kaspar Hauser

Kaspar Hauser (April 30, 1812? – Ansbach, Franconia, December 17, 1833) was a German teenager famous throughout Europe for the mystery surrounding his origins and death. He was a feral child, and it is known that he grew up in captivity in complete isolation. From the moment he was discovered, there was speculation about his possible connection to a royal house, particularly the ruling family of Baden. He has been called the orphan of Europe.

Origins of the legend:
On May 26, 1828, a strange, disheveled-looking young man of about 16 years old appeared in the city of Nuremberg (Bavaria, Germany). Taken to a police station, he gave the name "Kaspar Hauser." This name had also been written in a letter to the military officer Friedrich von Wessing that the boy was carrying. He also mentioned his date of birth as April 30, 1812. The boy appeared to have had no contact with other people for years.

Description of Kaspar Hauser:
His mental state was such that it aroused the interest of jurists, theologians, and educators who conducted numerous experiments to teach him to speak, read, and write. His mentor and legal representative, Anselm von Feuerbach, described how Kaspar initially found milk and meat disgusting and subsisted solely on bread and water. It was also discovered that he had been held captive for a long time, although the secret of his origins was never uncovered.

Personal information
Birth
April 30, 1812

Death
December 17, 1833
(21 years old)
Ansbach (Germany)

Cause of death
Stab wound

Grave
Ansbach

Residence
Kingdom of Bavaria

Professional information
Occupation
Writer, painter, and scribe