Freiherr Adolf Hans Karl [Adolf] Lauer von Münchhofen (16/05/1796 - 04/01/1874), a German composer, born in Plaue and died in Berlin. Amateur pianist and dramatic composer ; studied music while an officer in the Prussian army ; lived last in Berlin, having attained the grade of general. Works Operas: Rosa, die Miillerin, given in Hamburg, 1829 ; Der Orakelspruch ; Requiem, performed in Berlin, 1852 ; Quartets for strings ; Pianoforte music, and songs.