SettingsGrand Crosses with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Adolf Grimme
Adolf Grimme was a German politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party.
Adolf Grimme was a German politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party.
Albert Bürger
Albert Bürger was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Albert Bürger was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Alexey Gordeyev
Alexey Vasiliyevich Gordeyev (Алексей Васильевич Гордеев, born 28 February 1955 in Frankfurt (Oder) in the German Democratic Republic) is a Russian politician and is the current Governor of Voro...
Alexey Vasiliyevich Gordeyev (Алексей Васильевич Гордеев, born 28 February 1955 in Frankfurt (Oder) in the German Democratic Republic) is a Russian politician and is the current Governor of Voro...
Alfred Grosser
Alfred Grosser, born February 1, 1925, is a German-French writer, sociologist, and political scientist.
Alfred Grosser, born February 1, 1925, is a German-French writer, sociologist, and political scientist.
Alfred Müller-Armack
Alfred Müller-Armack (28 June 1901, Essen – 16 March 1978, Köln) was a German economist and politician.
Alfred Müller-Armack (28 June 1901, Essen – 16 March 1978, Köln) was a German economist and politician.
Andreas Hermes
Andreas Hermes (18 July 1878, Cologne – 4 January 1964) was a German Christian Democratic Union politician, agricultural scientist, Finance Minister of the Weimar Republic, and a member of the...
Andreas Hermes (18 July 1878, Cologne – 4 January 1964) was a German Christian Democratic Union politician, agricultural scientist, Finance Minister of the Weimar Republic, and a member of the...
André Malraux
André Malraux DSO was a French novelist, art theorist and Minister for Cultural Affairs.
André Malraux DSO was a French novelist, art theorist and Minister for Cultural Affairs.
Arthur F. Burns
Arthur Frank Burns (April 27, 1904 in Stanisławów, Galicia (now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine) – June 6, 1987 in Baltimore) was an American economist.
Arthur Frank Burns (April 27, 1904 in Stanisławów, Galicia (now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine) – June 6, 1987 in Baltimore) was an American economist.
Arthur Frank Burns
Arthur Frank Burns (April 27, 1904 in Stanisławów, Galicia (now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine) – June 6, 1987 in Baltimore) was an American economist.
Arthur Frank Burns (April 27, 1904 in Stanisławów, Galicia (now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine) – June 6, 1987 in Baltimore) was an American economist.
Artur Fischer (inventor)
Artur Fischer (born on December 31, 1919 in Tumlingen, Black Forest, Germany) is an inventor.
Artur Fischer (born on December 31, 1919 in Tumlingen, Black Forest, Germany) is an inventor.
Avi Primor
Avraham "Avi“ Primor (אבי פרימור, born 8th of April, 1935 in Tel Aviv) is an Israeli publicist and former diplomat.
Avraham "Avi“ Primor (אבי פרימור, born 8th of April, 1935 in Tel Aviv) is an Israeli publicist and former diplomat.
Axel Springer
Axel Cäsar Springer (May 2, 1912 – September 22, 1985) was a German journalist and the founder and owner of the Axel Springer AG publishing company.
Axel Cäsar Springer (May 2, 1912 – September 22, 1985) was a German journalist and the founder and owner of the Axel Springer AG publishing company.
Benita Ferrero-Waldner
Dr. Benita Ferrero-Waldner is an Austrian diplomat and politician, and a member of the conservative Austrian People's Party.
Dr. Benita Ferrero-Waldner is an Austrian diplomat and politician, and a member of the conservative Austrian People's Party.
Botho Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein
Botho Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein (His Serene Highness Prince Botho of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein) (16 February 1927 in Eisenach – 27 January 2008 in Salzburg) was a German polit...
Botho Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein (His Serene Highness Prince Botho of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein) (16 February 1927 in Eisenach – 27 January 2008 in Salzburg) was a German polit...
Brun-Otto Bryde
Brun-Otto Bryde (* 1943) is a German legal scholar and a former judge of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.
Brun-Otto Bryde (* 1943) is a German legal scholar and a former judge of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.
Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard
Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard (born October 20, 1942 in Magdeburg) is a German biologist who won the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research in 1991 and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Med...
Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard (born October 20, 1942 in Magdeburg) is a German biologist who won the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research in 1991 and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Med...
Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt
Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt (born 30 April 1950) is a German politician and senior judge.
Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt (born 30 April 1950) is a German politician and senior judge.
Christine Teusch
Christine Teusch (11 October 1888-24 October 1968) was a German politician of the Zentrumspartei ("Centre Party") and the Christian Democratic Union, and Minister of Culture in Nordrhein-W...
Christine Teusch (11 October 1888-24 October 1968) was a German politician of the Zentrumspartei ("Centre Party") and the Christian Democratic Union, and Minister of Culture in Nordrhein-W...
Conor Maguire
Conor Alexander Maguire (1889 – 26 September 1971) was an Irish politician, lawyer and judge.
Conor Alexander Maguire (1889 – 26 September 1971) was an Irish politician, lawyer and judge.
Count Lennart Bernadotte of Wisborg
Lennart Bernadotte Count of Wisborg, né Prince Gustaf Lennart Nicolaus Paul of Sweden, a grandson of King Gustaf V of Sweden, was until 1932 a Prince of Sweden and the Duke of Småland.
Lennart Bernadotte Count of Wisborg, né Prince Gustaf Lennart Nicolaus Paul of Sweden, a grandson of King Gustaf V of Sweden, was until 1932 a Prince of Sweden and the Duke of Småland.
David D. McKiernan
David D. McKiernan is a retired United States Army four-star general who served in Afghanistan as Commander, International Security Assistance Force from June 3, 2008 to June 15, 2009.
David D. McKiernan is a retired United States Army four-star general who served in Afghanistan as Commander, International Security Assistance Force from June 3, 2008 to June 15, 2009.
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Douglas Elton Fairbanks, Jr. KBE (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor and a highly decorated naval officer of World War II.
Douglas Elton Fairbanks, Jr. KBE (December 9, 1909 – May 7, 2000) was an American actor and a highly decorated naval officer of World War II.
Eberhard von Kuenheim
Dr.-Ing. E.h. Eberhard von Kuenheim (born 2 October 1928) is a German industrial manager.
Dr.-Ing. E.h. Eberhard von Kuenheim (born 2 October 1928) is a German industrial manager.
Eduard Spranger
Eduard Spranger (June 27, 1882 – September 17, 1963) was a German philosopher and psychologist.
Eduard Spranger (June 27, 1882 – September 17, 1963) was a German philosopher and psychologist.
Egidius Braun
Egidius Braun (born 27 February 1925 in Breinig) was, from 1992 to 2001, the eighth president of the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB, German Football Association).
Egidius Braun (born 27 February 1925 in Breinig) was, from 1992 to 2001, the eighth president of the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB, German Football Association).
Elmo Zumwalt
Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations.
Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations.
Erhard Eppler
Erhard Eppler (b. 9 December 1926 in Ulm) is a German Social Democratic politician and founder of the GTZ.
Erhard Eppler (b. 9 December 1926 in Ulm) is a German Social Democratic politician and founder of the GTZ.
Ernst Otto Fischer
Ernst Otto Fischer (November 10, 1918 – July 23, 2007) was a German chemist who won the Nobel Prize for pioneering work in the area of organometallic chemistry.
Ernst Otto Fischer (November 10, 1918 – July 23, 2007) was a German chemist who won the Nobel Prize for pioneering work in the area of organometallic chemistry.
Evelyn Haas
Evelyn Haas, born Evelyn Traeger (born 7 April 1949) is a German former First Senate Constitutional Court judge and current Honorary Professor of Law.
Evelyn Haas, born Evelyn Traeger (born 7 April 1949) is a German former First Senate Constitutional Court judge and current Honorary Professor of Law.
Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin
Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin (born 10 July 1922) is a former German Army officer and publisher.
Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin (born 10 July 1922) is a former German Army officer and publisher.
Ferdinand Friedensburg
Ferdinand Friedensburg was the interim Mayor of Berlin due to the illness of mayor Louise Schroeder during the Berlin Blockade in 1948.
Ferdinand Friedensburg was the interim Mayor of Berlin due to the illness of mayor Louise Schroeder during the Berlin Blockade in 1948.
Franz Hengsbach
Franz Hengsbach (September 10, 1910—June 24, 1991) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Bishop of Essen from 1957 to 1991, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1988.
Franz Hengsbach (September 10, 1910—June 24, 1991) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Bishop of Essen from 1957 to 1991, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1988.
Franz Jonas
Franz Josef Jonas (October 4, 1899, Vienna - April 24, 1974, Vienna) was an Austrian political figure.
Franz Josef Jonas (October 4, 1899, Vienna - April 24, 1974, Vienna) was an Austrian political figure.
Franz Joseph, 9th Prince of Thurn and Taxis
Franz Joseph Maximilian Maria Antonius Ignatius Lamoral, Prince of Thurn and Taxis, full German name: Franz Josef Maximilian Maria Antonius Ignatius Lamoral Fürst von Thurn und Taxis (bo...
Franz Joseph Maximilian Maria Antonius Ignatius Lamoral, Prince of Thurn and Taxis, full German name: Franz Josef Maximilian Maria Antonius Ignatius Lamoral Fürst von Thurn und Taxis (bo...
Franz-Joseph Schulze
Franz-Joseph Schulze (18 September 1918 – 31 January 2005) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Ir...
Franz-Joseph Schulze (18 September 1918 – 31 January 2005) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Ir...
Friedrich Dessauer
Friedrich Dessauer was a physicist, a philosopher, a socially engaged entrepreneur and a journalist.
Friedrich Dessauer was a physicist, a philosopher, a socially engaged entrepreneur and a journalist.
Friedrich Flick
The Flick family is a wealthy German industrial and political dynasty, heir to an industrial empire that formerly embraced holding in companies involved in coal, steel and a minority holding in ...
The Flick family is a wealthy German industrial and political dynasty, heir to an industrial empire that formerly embraced holding in companies involved in coal, steel and a minority holding in ...
Friedrich Foertsch
Friedrich Albert Foertsch (19 May 1900 – 14 December 1976) was a German general serving during World War II and from 1961 to 1963 the second Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Generalinspekt...
Friedrich Albert Foertsch (19 May 1900 – 14 December 1976) was a German general serving during World War II and from 1961 to 1963 the second Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Generalinspekt...
Friedrich Ruge
Friedrich Oskar Ruge was an officer in the German Navy and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Oskar Ruge was an officer in the German Navy and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Wetter
Friedrich Wetter (born 20 February 1928) is a German cardinal of the Catholic Church, the Archbishop Emeritus of Munich and Freising, Germany.
Friedrich Wetter (born 20 February 1928) is a German cardinal of the Catholic Church, the Archbishop Emeritus of Munich and Freising, Germany.
Fritz Stern
Fritz Richard Stern (born February 2, 1926) is a German-born American historian of German history, Jewish history, and historiography.
Fritz Richard Stern (born February 2, 1926) is a German-born American historian of German history, Jewish history, and historiography.
Georg Leber
Georg Leber (born 7 October 1920 in Obertiefenbach) is a German politician in the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
Georg Leber (born 7 October 1920 in Obertiefenbach) is a German politician in the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
Georg Meistermann
Georg Meistermann (* June 16, 1911 in Solingen; † June 12, 1990 in Cologne) was a German painter and draftsman who was also famous for his stained glass windows in the whole of Europe.
Georg Meistermann (* June 16, 1911 in Solingen; † June 12, 1990 in Cologne) was a German painter and draftsman who was also famous for his stained glass windows in the whole of Europe.
Georg Sterzinsky
Georg Maximilian Sterzinsky (9 February 1936 – 30 June 2011) was a German cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the Cardinal Archbishop of Berlin.
Georg Maximilian Sterzinsky (9 February 1936 – 30 June 2011) was a German cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the Cardinal Archbishop of Berlin.
Gerd Bucerius
Gerd Bucerius (1906, Hamm, Westphalia - 1995) was a German politician and journalist, one of the founding members of Die Zeit.
Gerd Bucerius (1906, Hamm, Westphalia - 1995) was a German politician and journalist, one of the founding members of Die Zeit.
Gerhard Jahn
Gerhard Jahn was a German politician and a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
Gerhard Jahn was a German politician and a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
Gerhard Stoltenberg
Gerhard Stoltenberg was a German politician and minister in the cabinets of Ludwig Erhard, Kurt Georg Kiesinger and Helmut Kohl.
Gerhard Stoltenberg was a German politician and minister in the cabinets of Ludwig Erhard, Kurt Georg Kiesinger and Helmut Kohl.
Giovanni Lajolo
Giovanni Lajolo is the Cardinal President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State.
Giovanni Lajolo is the Cardinal President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State.
Hans Joachim Sewering
Hans Joachim Sewering (30 January 1916 – 18 June 2010) was a German doctor.
Hans Joachim Sewering (30 January 1916 – 18 June 2010) was a German doctor.
Hans Mayer
Hans Mayer (March 19, 1907 in Cologne – May 19, 2001 in Tübingen) was a German literary scholar.
Hans Mayer (March 19, 1907 in Cologne – May 19, 2001 in Tübingen) was a German literary scholar.
Hans Ritter von Lex
Hans Ritter von Lex was a German political figure and the President of the German Red Cross from 1961 to 1967.
Hans Ritter von Lex was a German political figure and the President of the German Red Cross from 1961 to 1967.
Hans Speidel
Hans Speidel was a German general during World War II and the first German NATO Commander during the Cold War.
Hans Speidel was a German general during World War II and the first German NATO Commander during the Cold War.
Hans Tietmeyer
Hans Tietmeyer is a German economist and regarded as one of the foremost experts on international financial matters.
Hans Tietmeyer is a German economist and regarded as one of the foremost experts on international financial matters.
Hans von Herwarth
Hans Heinrich Herwarth von Bittenfeld, also known as Johnnie or Johann von Herwarth, was a German diplomat of Jewish descent who provided the Allies with information prior to and dur...
Hans Heinrich Herwarth von Bittenfeld, also known as Johnnie or Johann von Herwarth, was a German diplomat of Jewish descent who provided the Allies with information prior to and dur...
Hans-Dietrich Genscher
Hans-Dietrich Genscher is a German politician of the liberal Free Democratic Party.
Hans-Dietrich Genscher is a German politician of the liberal Free Democratic Party.
Hans-Gert Pöttering
Hans-Gert Pöttering is a German conservative politician, and was the President of the European Parliament from January 2007 to July 2009.
Hans-Gert Pöttering is a German conservative politician, and was the President of the European Parliament from January 2007 to July 2009.
Harald Ringstorff
Dr. Harald Ringstorff (born September 25, 1939 in Wittenburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin) is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and was minister-president of the state of Mecklen...
Dr. Harald Ringstorff (born September 25, 1939 in Wittenburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin) is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and was minister-president of the state of Mecklen...
Heinrich Albertz
Heinrich Albertz (22 January 1915 – 18 May 1993) was a German clergyman, theologian and politician.
Heinrich Albertz (22 January 1915 – 18 May 1993) was a German clergyman, theologian and politician.
Heinrich Nordhoff
Heinz Heinrich Nordhoff was a German engineer famous for his leadership of the Volkswagen company as it was rebuilt after World War II.
Heinz Heinrich Nordhoff was a German engineer famous for his leadership of the Volkswagen company as it was rebuilt after World War II.
Heinrich Trettner
Heinrich "Heinz" Trettner (19 September 1907 – 18 September 2006) was a German general serving during World War II and from 1964 to 1966 Inspector General of the Bundeswehr.
Heinrich "Heinz" Trettner (19 September 1907 – 18 September 2006) was a German general serving during World War II and from 1964 to 1966 Inspector General of the Bundeswehr.
Heinrich Welsch
Heinrich Welsch (born October 13, 1888, in Saarlouis – died November 23, 1976, in Saarbrücken) was a politician but not a member of a political party.
Heinrich Welsch (born October 13, 1888, in Saarlouis – died November 23, 1976, in Saarbrücken) was a politician but not a member of a political party.
Heinz Berggruen
Heinz Berggruen was a German art dealer and collector who founded the Berggruen Museum in Berlin, Germany.
Heinz Berggruen was a German art dealer and collector who founded the Berggruen Museum in Berlin, Germany.
Heinz Galinski
Heinz Galinski was president of the Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland also known as Central Council of Jews in Germany from 1988 until his death in 1992.
Heinz Galinski was president of the Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland also known as Central Council of Jews in Germany from 1988 until his death in 1992.
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (28 March 1911 in Esslingen am Neckar – 16 December 2000 in Allensbach) was a German physicist.
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (28 March 1911 in Esslingen am Neckar – 16 December 2000 in Allensbach) was a German physicist.
Helene Weber
Helene Weber (born 17 March 1881 in Elberfeld (now Wuppertal), Rhine Province, died 25 July 1962 in Bonn) was a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union ("CDU").
Helene Weber (born 17 March 1881 in Elberfeld (now Wuppertal), Rhine Province, died 25 July 1962 in Bonn) was a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union ("CDU").
Henk van den Breemen
Hendrik Gijsbert Bernhard "Henk" van den Breemen (Valkenswaard, March 23, 1941) is a retired Dutch military officer.
Hendrik Gijsbert Bernhard "Henk" van den Breemen (Valkenswaard, March 23, 1941) is a retired Dutch military officer.
Herbert Giersch
Herbert Giersch (11 May 1921 – 22 July 2010) was a German economist.
Herbert Giersch (11 May 1921 – 22 July 2010) was a German economist.
Hermann Pünder
Hermann Josef Pünder (born 1 April 1888 in Trier; died 3 October 1976 in Fulda) was a German politician in the German Centre Party and the Christian Democratic Union.
Hermann Josef Pünder (born 1 April 1888 in Trier; died 3 October 1976 in Fulda) was a German politician in the German Centre Party and the Christian Democratic Union.
James L. Jones
James Logan Jones, Jr. is the former United States National Security Advisor and a retired United States Marine Corps General.
James Logan Jones, Jr. is the former United States National Security Advisor and a retired United States Marine Corps General.
Janusz Reiter
Janusz Reiter (born 1952) is a Polish diplomat.
Janusz Reiter (born 1952) is a Polish diplomat.
Jean-Claude Juncker
Jean-Claude Juncker is a Luxembourg politician, 23rd and current Prime Minister of Luxembourg since 20 January 1995.
Jean-Claude Juncker is a Luxembourg politician, 23rd and current Prime Minister of Luxembourg since 20 January 1995.
Joachim Meisner
Joachim Meisner is a Cardinal priest and Archbishop of Cologne in the Roman Catholic Church.
Joachim Meisner is a Cardinal priest and Archbishop of Cologne in the Roman Catholic Church.
Johannes Georg Bednorz
Johannes Georg Bednorz (born May 16, 1950) is a physicist at the IBM Zürich Research Laboratory.
Johannes Georg Bednorz (born May 16, 1950) is a physicist at the IBM Zürich Research Laboratory.
Josef Kammhuber
Josef Kammhuber was a career officer in the German Air Force, and is best known as the first general of night fighters in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He is credited with setting up th...
Josef Kammhuber was a career officer in the German Air Force, and is best known as the first general of night fighters in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He is credited with setting up th...
Josef Neckermann
Josef Carl Peter Neckermann was a German equestrian and Olympic champion.
Josef Carl Peter Neckermann was a German equestrian and Olympic champion.
Joseph Wendel
Joseph Wendel (May 27, 1901—December 31, 1960) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1952 until his death, and was elevate...
Joseph Wendel (May 27, 1901—December 31, 1960) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1952 until his death, and was elevate...
José Clemente Maurer
José Clemente Maurer, CSSR (March 13, 1900—June 27, 1990) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
José Clemente Maurer, CSSR (March 13, 1900—June 27, 1990) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Karl Dietrich Bracher
Karl Dietrich Bracher (born 13 March 1922) is a German political scientist and historian of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany.
Karl Dietrich Bracher (born 13 March 1922) is a German political scientist and historian of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany.
Karl Holzamer
Johannes Karl Holzamer (October 13, 1906 – April 22, 2007) was a German philosopher, pedagogic and former director general of the German television station ZDF.
Johannes Karl Holzamer (October 13, 1906 – April 22, 2007) was a German philosopher, pedagogic and former director general of the German television station ZDF.
Karl Lehmann
Karl Lehmann (born 16 May 1936) is a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Bishop of Mainz and former Chairman of the Conference of the German Bishops (Deutsche Bischofskonferenz), the highest ...
Karl Lehmann (born 16 May 1936) is a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Bishop of Mainz and former Chairman of the Conference of the German Bishops (Deutsche Bischofskonferenz), the highest ...
Karl Popper
Sir Karl Raimund Popper, CH FRS FBA was an Austro-British philosopher and professor at the London School of Economics.
Sir Karl Raimund Popper, CH FRS FBA was an Austro-British philosopher and professor at the London School of Economics.
Karl Schiller
Karl August Fritz Schiller (April 24, 1911 – December 26, 1994) was a German scientist and politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
Karl August Fritz Schiller (April 24, 1911 – December 26, 1994) was a German scientist and politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
Karl Weber (German politician)
Karl Weber (8 March 1898 - 21 May 1985) was a West German politician with the Christian Democratic Union.
Karl Weber (8 March 1898 - 21 May 1985) was a West German politician with the Christian Democratic Union.
Karl Ziegler
Karl Waldemar Ziegler (November 26, 1898 – August 12, 1973) was a German chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963, with Giulio Natta, for work on polymers.
Karl Waldemar Ziegler (November 26, 1898 – August 12, 1973) was a German chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963, with Giulio Natta, for work on polymers.
Klaus Töpfer
Klaus Töpfer (born 29 July 1938 in Waldenburg, Germany; now Wałbrzych, Poland) is a German politician (CDU) and environmental politics expert.
Klaus Töpfer (born 29 July 1938 in Waldenburg, Germany; now Wałbrzych, Poland) is a German politician (CDU) and environmental politics expert.
Klaus Wowereit
Klaus Wowereit (born 1 October 1953 in Berlin) is a German politician, member of the SPD (Social Democratic Party), and has been the Mayor of Berlin since the 2001 state elections, where his par...
Klaus Wowereit (born 1 October 1953 in Berlin) is a German politician, member of the SPD (Social Democratic Party), and has been the Mayor of Berlin since the 2001 state elections, where his par...
Konrad Raiser
Konrad Raiser (born 25 January 1938) is a former General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
Konrad Raiser (born 25 January 1938) is a former General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
Kurt Masur
Kurt Masur is a German conductor, particularly noted for his interpretation of German Romantic music.
Kurt Masur is a German conductor, particularly noted for his interpretation of German Romantic music.
Lerke Osterloh
Lerke Osterloh (born September 29, 1944 in Wüsting-Holle near Oldenburg) is a German judge, jurisprudent and tax law expert.
Lerke Osterloh (born September 29, 1944 in Wüsting-Holle near Oldenburg) is a German judge, jurisprudent and tax law expert.
Ludwig Bölkow
Ludwig Bölkow (June 30, 1912 – July 25, 2003) was one of the aeronautical pioneers of Germany.
Ludwig Bölkow (June 30, 1912 – July 25, 2003) was one of the aeronautical pioneers of Germany.
László Sólyom
László Sólyom (Sólyom László,, born January 3, 1942) is a Hungarian political figure, lawyer, and librarian who was President of Hungary from 2005 to 2010.
László Sólyom (Sólyom László,, born January 3, 1942) is a Hungarian political figure, lawyer, and librarian who was President of Hungary from 2005 to 2010.
Manfred Rommel
Manfred Rommel, Hon. CBE (born December 24, 1928) is a German politician (CDU), who served as Lord Mayor of Stuttgart from 1974 until 1996.
Manfred Rommel, Hon. CBE (born December 24, 1928) is a German politician (CDU), who served as Lord Mayor of Stuttgart from 1974 until 1996.
Martin Held
Martin Held (1908–1992) was a German television and film actor.
Martin Held (1908–1992) was a German television and film actor.
Max Born
Max Born was a German-British physicist and mathematician who was instrumental in the development of quantum mechanics.
Max Born was a German-British physicist and mathematician who was instrumental in the development of quantum mechanics.
Max Grundig
Max Grundig (7 May 1908 – 8 December 1989) was the founder of electronics company Grundig AG. He was raised by his parents in Nuremberg, where he delayed his final school exams (Abitur) and comp...
Max Grundig (7 May 1908 – 8 December 1989) was the founder of electronics company Grundig AG. He was raised by his parents in Nuremberg, where he delayed his final school exams (Abitur) and comp...
Max Müller (Catholic intellectual)
Max Müller was a German philosopher and influential post-World War II Catholic intellectual.
Max Müller was a German philosopher and influential post-World War II Catholic intellectual.
Michael Buchberger
Michael Buchberger (8 June 1874, Jetzendorf - 10 June 1961, Straubing) was a Roman Catholic priest, notable as the seventy-fourth bishop of Regensburg since the diocese's foundation in 739.
Michael Buchberger (8 June 1874, Jetzendorf - 10 June 1961, Straubing) was a Roman Catholic priest, notable as the seventy-fourth bishop of Regensburg since the diocese's foundation in 739.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei (محمد مصطفى البرادعى, , ; born June 17, 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat.
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei (محمد مصطفى البرادعى, , ; born June 17, 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat.
Odd Nansen
Odd Nansen (6 December 1901 – 27 June 1973) was a Norwegian architect, author, and humanitarian, credited with his humanitarian efforts on behalf of Jews in the early years of World War II...
Odd Nansen (6 December 1901 – 27 June 1973) was a Norwegian architect, author, and humanitarian, credited with his humanitarian efforts on behalf of Jews in the early years of World War II...
Otto Freiherr von Feury
Otto Freiherr von Feury (December 27, 1906 - March 27, 1998) is a German politician, representative of the Christian Social Union of Bavaria.
Otto Freiherr von Feury (December 27, 1906 - March 27, 1998) is a German politician, representative of the Christian Social Union of Bavaria.
Otto Hahn
Otto Hahn FRS was a German chemist and Nobel laureate, a pioneer in the fields of radioactivity and radiochemistry.
Otto Hahn FRS was a German chemist and Nobel laureate, a pioneer in the fields of radioactivity and radiochemistry.
Peter Müller (politician)
Peter Aloysius Müller (born 25 September 1955 in Illingen, Germany) is a German politician belonging to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Peter Aloysius Müller (born 25 September 1955 in Illingen, Germany) is a German politician belonging to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Peter Schmidhuber
Peter Schmidhuber (15 December 1931) is a former German and European politician from the Bavarian CSU party.
Peter Schmidhuber (15 December 1931) is a former German and European politician from the Bavarian CSU party.
Pin Malakul
Mom Luang Pin Malakul (หม่อมหลวงปิ่น มาลากุล, 24 October 1903 – 5 October 1995) was a Thai educator and writer.
Mom Luang Pin Malakul (หม่อมหลวงปิ่น มาลากุล, 24 October 1903 – 5 October 1995) was a Thai educator and writer.
Pina Bausch
Philippina "Pina" Bausch was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director.
Philippina "Pina" Bausch was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director.
Rainer Barzel
Rainer Candidus Barzel was a German politician of the CDU.
Rainer Candidus Barzel was a German politician of the CDU.
Ralf Dahrendorf
Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf, Baron Dahrendorf, KBE, FBA was a German-British sociologist, philosopher, political scientist and liberal politician.
Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf, Baron Dahrendorf, KBE, FBA was a German-British sociologist, philosopher, political scientist and liberal politician.
Reimar Lüst
Reimar Lüst (born March 25, 1923 in Wuppertal) is a German astrophysicist.
Reimar Lüst (born March 25, 1923 in Wuppertal) is a German astrophysicist.
Reinhard Gehlen
Reinhard Gehlen was a General in the German Army during World War II, who served as chief of intelligence-gathering on the Eastern Front.
Reinhard Gehlen was a General in the German Army during World War II, who served as chief of intelligence-gathering on the Eastern Front.
Renate Jaeger
Renate Jaeger (30 December 1940 - ) is a German lawyer and judge of the European Court of Human Rights.
Renate Jaeger (30 December 1940 - ) is a German lawyer and judge of the European Court of Human Rights.
Stanisław Ryłko
Stanisław Ryłko (born 4 July 1945) is a Polish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Stanisław Ryłko (born 4 July 1945) is a Polish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Teddy Kollek
Theodor "Teddy" Kollek (טדי קולק) (May 27, 1911 – January 2, 2007) was mayor of Jerusalem from 1965 to 1993, and founder of the Jerusalem Foundation.
Theodor "Teddy" Kollek (טדי קולק) (May 27, 1911 – January 2, 2007) was mayor of Jerusalem from 1965 to 1993, and founder of the Jerusalem Foundation.
Theodor Oberländer
Theodor Oberländer (1 May 1905 – 4 May 1998) was a Ostforschung scientist, Nazi officer and German politician.
Theodor Oberländer (1 May 1905 – 4 May 1998) was a Ostforschung scientist, Nazi officer and German politician.
Theodor Waigel
Theodor "Theo" Waigel (born April 22, 1939) is a German politician of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria.
Theodor "Theo" Waigel (born April 22, 1939) is a German politician of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria.
Udo Steiner
Udo Steiner (born September 16, 1939 in Bayreuth) was a Judge at the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany from 1995 to 2007.
Udo Steiner (born September 16, 1939 in Bayreuth) was a Judge at the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany from 1995 to 2007.
Vicco von Bülow
Bernhard Victor Christoph Carl von Bülow, more commonly known under the pseudonym Loriot, was a German comedian, humorist, cartoonist, film director, actor and writer.
Bernhard Victor Christoph Carl von Bülow, more commonly known under the pseudonym Loriot, was a German comedian, humorist, cartoonist, film director, actor and writer.
Walter Hallstein
Walter Hallstein (17 November 1901–29 March 1982) was a German politician and professor.
Walter Hallstein (17 November 1901–29 March 1982) was a German politician and professor.
Walter Kasper
Walter Kasper (born 5 March 1933 in Heidenheim an der Brenz) is a German cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Walter Kasper (born 5 March 1933 in Heidenheim an der Brenz) is a German cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Werner Forssmann
Werner Theodor Otto Forßmann was a physician from Germany who shared the 1956 Nobel Prize in Medicine for developing a procedure that allowed for cardiac catheterization.
Werner Theodor Otto Forßmann was a physician from Germany who shared the 1956 Nobel Prize in Medicine for developing a procedure that allowed for cardiac catheterization.
Werner Heisenberg
Werner Karl Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist who made foundational contributions to quantum mechanics and is best known for asserting the uncertainty principle of quantum theory.
Werner Karl Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist who made foundational contributions to quantum mechanics and is best known for asserting the uncertainty principle of quantum theory.
Werner Nachmann
Werner Nachmann (12 August 1925, in Karlsruhe, Germany - 21 January 1988), was a German entrepreneur and politician, and was president of the Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland also known as Ce...
Werner Nachmann (12 August 1925, in Karlsruhe, Germany - 21 January 1988), was a German entrepreneur and politician, and was president of the Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland also known as Ce...
Willem Visser 't Hooft
Willem Adolph Visser 't Hooft was a Dutch theologian who became the first secretary general of the World Council of Churches in 1948 and held this position until his retirement in 1966.
Willem Adolph Visser 't Hooft was a Dutch theologian who became the first secretary general of the World Council of Churches in 1948 and held this position until his retirement in 1966.
Winfried Hassemer
Winfried Hassemer (born 17 February 1940), is a German criminal law scholar.
Winfried Hassemer (born 17 February 1940), is a German criminal law scholar.
Wolf Graf von Baudissin
Wolf Stefan Traugott Graf von Baudissin (8 May 1907 – 5 June 1993) was a German general, military planner and peace researcher.
Wolf Stefan Traugott Graf von Baudissin (8 May 1907 – 5 June 1993) was a German general, military planner and peace researcher.
Wolfgang Böhmer
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Böhmer (born 27 January 1936 in Dürrhennersdorf, Upper Lusatia) is a German politician (CDU) and former Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt from 16 May 2002 to 19 April 2011.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Böhmer (born 27 January 1936 in Dürrhennersdorf, Upper Lusatia) is a German politician (CDU) and former Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt from 16 May 2002 to 19 April 2011.
Wolfgang Hoffmann-Riem
Wolfgang Hoffmann-Riem (born March 4, 1940, in Hannover) is a German legal scholar and a former judge of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.
Wolfgang Hoffmann-Riem (born March 4, 1940, in Hannover) is a German legal scholar and a former judge of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.
Wolfgang Ketterle
Wolfgang Ketterle (born 21 October 1957) is a German physicist and professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Wolfgang Ketterle (born 21 October 1957) is a German physicist and professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Wolfgang Paul
Wolfgang Paul (August 10, 1913 – December 7, 1993) was a German physicist, who co-developed the non-magnetic quadrupole mass filter which laid the foundation for what we now call an ion trap.
Wolfgang Paul (August 10, 1913 – December 7, 1993) was a German physicist, who co-developed the non-magnetic quadrupole mass filter which laid the foundation for what we now call an ion trap.
Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga
Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, SDB (born December 29, 1942) is a Honduran Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, SDB (born December 29, 1942) is a Honduran Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.