Johann Georg Christian Kestner | |
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 Johann Georg Christian Kestner | |
| Born | 28 August 1741 |
| Died | 24 May 1800 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Archivist |
| Known for | Model for Albert in The Sorrows of Young Werther |
| Spouse | Charlotte Buff (m. 1773) |
| Children | Twelve, including Georg and August |
Johann Georg Christian Kestner (28 August 1741 – 24 May 1800) was a German lawyer and archivist. He is also notable as the model for Lotte's husband Albert in The Sorrows of Young Werther by Goethe, with Kestner's fiancée Charlotte Buff used as the model for Lotte herself.