Maximilian Carl Emil Weber was a German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist who was one of the central figures in the development of sociology and the social sciences more generally. His ideas continue to influence social theory and research. April 21, 1864 – June 14, 1920; died at 56. Alive at the same time as Adolf Hitler, Albert Einstein, Leo Tolstoy, Vincent van Gogh, and Karl Marx. Wiki link