Berthold Schwarz Berthold Schwarz Berthold Schwarz (sometimes spelled Schwartz), also known as Berthold the Black and "der Schwartzer", was a legendary German (or in some accounts Danish or Greek) alchemist of the late 14th century, credited with the invention of gunpowder by 15th- through 19th-century European literature. The purported period of Schwarz' activity (late 14th century) thus falls between the first reports of gunpowder in Europe (late 13th century) and the development of effective applications in artillery (mid 15th century). It is unclear whether Schwarz is a historical person. It has been suggested that he was a historical alchemist who had developed
Benjamin Schwarz Benjamin Schwarz Benjamin Schwarz (born 10 July 1986) is a German footballer who plays for Preußen Münster, as a defender. Born in Munich, Schwarz began his career 1991 with SV Ludwigsvorstadt and played here four years before signed for SC 1880 München. He played for the youth team four years. In summer 1999, he was scouted by SpVgg Unterhaching, and later was signed by TSV 1860 München in the 2002–03 season. Schwarz made his professional debut in the 2. Bundesliga for 1860 Munich on 27 September 2007 when he came on as a substitute in the 87th minute in a