H.G. Tannhaus
A 19th-century industrialist whose fascination with time travel shaped the fate of Winden.
H.G. Tannhaus is introduced in the series as a historical figure, the grandfather of H. G. Tannhaus, the clockmaker who appears in the 1950s and 1980s timelines. The source identifies him as Gustav Tannhaus, an industrialist fascinated with time travel.
- Character
- H.G. Tannhaus
- Role
- Industrialist fascinated with time travel
- Location
- Winden, Germany
- Era
- 1888 (Season 3)
Lore & Background
Gustav Tannhaus is listed in the recurring cast as H. G. Tannhaus' grandfather, appearing in season 3. His role is limited to the 1888 storyline in the third season, with no mention of him inventing a time machine or being the origin of the knot.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide any narrative details about Gustav Tannhaus' workshop, blueprints, or personal tragedy. It only states he appears in season 3 as a character in the 1888 storyline, with no specific scenes or emotional arcs described.
Reader's Guide
Gustav Tannhaus is a minor character in season 3, set in 1888. His primary role is as H. G.
Did You Know?
- Gustav Tannhaus is the grandfather of H. G. Tannhaus, the clockmaker who appears in the 1950s and 1980s.
- He is introduced in the third season's 1888 storyline.
- He is listed in the recurring cast of the series.
- His character appears only in season 3, according to the source.
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