List of Germans

This is a list of notable Germans or German-speaking or -writing persons. Persons of mixed heritage have their respective ancestries credited.

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Architects

Artists

Häusliche Szene by Johann Gottlieb Hantzsch, 1831

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NZ

Company founders

AM

NZ

Fashion models

Fashionmaker

Film

Actresses and actors

AM

NZ

Filmmakers

Literature

Classic

Major

Contemporary

Humorists, cabaret performers and comedians

Journalists

Mathematicians

Military

Music

Composers

Conductors, instrumentalists and singers

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NZ

Philosophy

Classic

Major

Contemporary

Politicians

Miscellaneous

Chancellors of Germany 1871–1945

Chancellors of Germany (after World War II)

(in chronological order)

Presidents of Germany

(in chronological order)

  • Friedrich Ebert (1871–1925), first president of the Weimar Republic (SPD) 1919–25
  • Paul von Hindenburg (1847–1934), field marshal, president 1925–34
  • Adolf Hitler (1889–1945), combining legally both offices, president and chancellor ("Führer und Reichskanzler") 1934–45
  • Karl Dönitz (1891–1980), Admiral of the Fleet, after Hitler's death, president for 22 days, 1945

Presidents of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1949:
(in chronological order)

Politicians of the East German Communist Party and regime

Personalities of the Nazi Party and regime

Royalty

  • Alix of Hesse and Rhine (1872–1918), German princess by birth before marrying Tsar Nicholas II to become a Russian tsarina
  • Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819–1861), Queen Victoria's husband and consort
  • Albert (1828–1902), King of Saxony (1873–1902)
  • Anton (1755–1836), King of Saxony (1827–1836)
  • Carol I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1839–1914), Prince (1867–1881) and King (1881–1914) of Romania
  • Catherine the Great (1729–1796), Empress of Russia
  • Charles IV (1316–1378), King of Germany 1346, Holy Roman Emperor 1355–78
  • Charles V (1500–1558), King of Spain 1516, King of Germany 1519, Holy Roman Emperor 1530–56
  • Charles (1823–1891), King of Württemberg (1823–1891)
  • Claus von Amsberg (1926–2002), diplomat and husband of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
  • Ferdinand of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1865–1927), King of Romania (1924–1927)
  • Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1861–1948), Prince of Bulgaria (1887–1908), King (or Tsar) of the Bulgarians (1908–1918)
  • Frederick I Barbarossa (1122–1190), King of Germany 1152, Holy Roman Emperor 1155–90
  • Frederick I of Prussia (1657–1713), Elector of Brandenburg (1688–1713), King in Prussia (1701–1713)
  • Frederick I of Württemberg (1754–1816), Duke (1797–1803), Elector (1803–1806), and King (1806–1816) of Württemberg
  • Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (1194–1250), Holy Roman Emperor and King of Jerusalem
  • Frederick II of Prussia (1712–1786), King of Prussia (1740–1786)
  • Friedrich III (1831–1888), German Emperor and King of Prussia (1888)
  • Frederick Augustus I (1750–1827), Elector (1763–1806) and King (1806–1827) of Saxony
  • Frederick Augustus II (1797–1854), King of Saxony (1836–1854)
  • Frederick Augustus III (1865–1932), King of Saxony (1904–1918)
  • Frederick William I (1688–1740), King of Prussia (1713–1740)
  • Frederick William II (1744–1797), King of Prussia (1786–1797)
  • Frederick William III (1770–1840), King of Prussia (1797–1840)
  • Frederick William IV (1795–1861), King of Prussia (1840–1861)
  • George (1832–1904), King of Saxony (1902–1904)
  • George V (1819–1878), King of Hanover (1851–1866)
  • Henry I the Fowler (876–936), King of Germany 919
  • Henry II (972–1024), King of Germany 1002, Holy Roman Emperor 1014–24
  • Henry III (1017–1056), King of Germany 1039, Holy Roman Emperor 1046–56
  • Henry IV (1050–1106), King of Germany 1056, Holy Roman Emperor 1084–1106
  • Henry V (1081–1125), King of Germany 1106, Holy Roman Emperor 1111–25
  • Henry VI (1165–1197), King of Germany 1190, Holy Roman Emperor 1191–97
  • John (1801–1873), King of Saxony (1854–1873)
  • Louis IV (1281–1347), King of Germany 1314, Holy Roman Emperor 1328–47
  • Ludwig I (1786–1868), King of Bavaria (1825–1848)
  • Ludwig II (1845–1886), King of Bavaria (1864–1886)
  • Ludwig III (1845–1921), King of Bavaria (1913–1918)
  • Maximilian I (1459–1519), King of Germany 1486, Holy Roman Emperor 1508–19
  • Maximilian I (1756–1825), Elector (1799–1805) and King (1805–1825) of Bavaria
  • Maximilian II (1811–1864), King of Bavaria (1848–1864)
  • Otto I the Great (912–973), King of Germany 936, Holy Roman Emperor 962–973
  • Otto II (955–983), Holy Roman Emperor 973–983
  • Otto III (980–1002), King of Germany 983, Holy Roman Emperor 996–1002
  • Otto of Greece King of Bavaria (1815–1867), King of the Hellenes (1833–1862)
  • Otto of Bavaria (1848–1916), King of Bavaria (1886–1913)
  • Wilhelm I (1797–1888), German Emperor (1871–1888) and King of Prussia (1861–1888)
  • Wilhelm II (1859–1941), German Emperor and King of Prussia (1888–1918)
  • William I (1781–1864), King of Württemberg (1816–1864)
  • William II (1848–1921), King of Württemberg (1891–1918)

Scientists and engineers

A–G

Nicolaus Copernicus, Tornaeus Borussus Mathematicus (N.C.,Prussian mathematician from Thorn/Torun). Copper engraving from 1597

H–J

K–L

M–R

S–V

W–Z

Sportspeople

AG

HM

NR

SZ

Theologians, saints and beatified persons

Others

More lists of Germans

See also

References

  1. Birger Nordmark and Patrick Houda. "Rudi Ball". Sihss.se. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  2. "Historical View". Jewishsports.net. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
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