SettingsPeople from Alsace-Lorraine
Adolf Wagner
Adolf Wagner was a German soldier and high-ranking Nazi Party official born in Algrange, Alsace-Lorraine.
Adolf Wagner was a German soldier and high-ranking Nazi Party official born in Algrange, Alsace-Lorraine.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer OM was a German and then French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary.
Albert Schweitzer OM was a German and then French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary.
Albert Wolff (fencer)
Albert Wolff (13 July 1906 – 14 June 1989) was an American fencer.
Albert Wolff (13 July 1906 – 14 June 1989) was an American fencer.
Alexander Neibaur
Alexander Neibaur was one of the first Jewish persons to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Alexander Neibaur was one of the first Jewish persons to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Alfons Hitter
Alfons Hitter was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 206.
Alfons Hitter was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 206.
Alfred Werner
Alfred Werner (December 12, 1866 - November 15, 1919) was a Swiss chemist who was a student at ETH Zurich and a professor at the University of Zurich.
Alfred Werner (December 12, 1866 - November 15, 1919) was a Swiss chemist who was a student at ETH Zurich and a professor at the University of Zurich.
Arthur von Briesen
Arthur von Briesen (1891–1961) was a Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II.
Arthur von Briesen (1891–1961) was a Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II.
Artur Dinter
Artur Dinter (27 June 1876, Mulhouse – 21 May 1948) was a German writer and Nazi politician.
Artur Dinter (27 June 1876, Mulhouse – 21 May 1948) was a German writer and Nazi politician.
Bodo Zimmermann
Bodo Zimmermann (26 November 1886 – 16 April 1963) was a German general during the Second World War.
Bodo Zimmermann (26 November 1886 – 16 April 1963) was a German general during the Second World War.
Charles Cobelle
Charles Cobelle, born Carl Edelman (1902-1994) was a modern French master of painting, lithography and a fine muralist, who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France.
Charles Cobelle, born Carl Edelman (1902-1994) was a modern French master of painting, lithography and a fine muralist, who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France.
Charles Munch (conductor)
Charles Munch (born Charles Münch) (September 26, 1891 – November 6, 1968) was an Alsatian symphonic conductor and violinist.
Charles Munch (born Charles Münch) (September 26, 1891 – November 6, 1968) was an Alsatian symphonic conductor and violinist.
Christian Ernst Stahl
Christian Ernst Stahl (June 21, 1848 - December 3, 1919) was a German botanist who was a native of Schiltigheim, Alsace.
Christian Ernst Stahl (June 21, 1848 - December 3, 1919) was a German botanist who was a native of Schiltigheim, Alsace.
Elly Heuss-Knapp
Elisabeth Eleonore Anna Justine "Elly" Heuss-Knapp, née Knapp (born January 1881 in Strasbourg, died July 19, 1952 in Bonn) was a German liberal politician, author and wife of Theodor Heuss—...
Elisabeth Eleonore Anna Justine "Elly" Heuss-Knapp, née Knapp (born January 1881 in Strasbourg, died July 19, 1952 in Bonn) was a German liberal politician, author and wife of Theodor Heuss—...
Erich von Brückner
Erich von Brückner was a German officer during the World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1945.
Erich von Brückner was a German officer during the World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1945.
Ernst Robert Curtius
Ernst Robert Curtius was a German literary scholar, philologist, and Romance language literary critic, best known for his 1948 study Europäische Literatur und Lateinisches Mittelalter, trans...
Ernst Robert Curtius was a German literary scholar, philologist, and Romance language literary critic, best known for his 1948 study Europäische Literatur und Lateinisches Mittelalter, trans...
Ernst Wieblitz
Wieblitz Ernst (1883–1973) was a German naval officer during the World War I. He was navigation officer on the SMS Dresden on the day of the scuttling.
Wieblitz Ernst (1883–1973) was a German naval officer during the World War I. He was navigation officer on the SMS Dresden on the day of the scuttling.
Felix Funke
Felix Funke (3 January 1865 – 22 July 1932) was a German admiral of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy).
Felix Funke (3 January 1865 – 22 July 1932) was a German admiral of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy).
Florima Treiber
Florima Treiber (born January 7, 1987) is a French beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss International France 2010 and Miss Asia Pacific World 2011.
Florima Treiber (born January 7, 1987) is a French beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss International France 2010 and Miss Asia Pacific World 2011.
Friedrich Krüger
Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger (27 February 1894 – 9 May 1945) was a Nazi official and high-ranking member of the SA and SS. Between 1939 and 1943 he was SS and Police Leader in the General Government...
Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger (27 February 1894 – 9 May 1945) was a Nazi official and high-ranking member of the SA and SS. Between 1939 and 1943 he was SS and Police Leader in the General Government...
Friedrich Marnet
Hauptmann Friedrich Marnet (22 January 1882 - 3 October 1915) was a German World War I Pilot.
Hauptmann Friedrich Marnet (22 January 1882 - 3 October 1915) was a German World War I Pilot.
Friedrich Wilhelm Levi
Friedrich Wilhelm Daniel Levi was a German mathematician known for his work in abstract algebra.
Friedrich Wilhelm Daniel Levi was a German mathematician known for his work in abstract algebra.
Friedrich-Wilhelm Krüger
Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger (27 February 1894 – 9 May 1945) was a Nazi official and high-ranking member of the SA and SS. Between 1939 and 1943 he was SS and Police Leader in the General Government...
Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger (27 February 1894 – 9 May 1945) was a Nazi official and high-ranking member of the SA and SS. Between 1939 and 1943 he was SS and Police Leader in the General Government...
Georges Friedel
Georges Friedel (born 19 July 1865 in Mulhouse; died 11 December 1933 in Strasbourg) was a French mineralogist and crystallographer.
Georges Friedel (born 19 July 1865 in Mulhouse; died 11 December 1933 in Strasbourg) was a French mineralogist and crystallographer.
Günther Rüdel
Günther Rüdel (1883–1950) was an German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II.
Günther Rüdel (1883–1950) was an German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II.
Hans Benda
Hans Benda (1877–1951) was a German admiral during World War II.
Hans Benda (1877–1951) was a German admiral during World War II.
Hans Bethe
Hans Albrecht Bethe (; July 2, 1906 – March 6, 2005) was a German-American nuclear physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics for his work on the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis.
Hans Albrecht Bethe (; July 2, 1906 – March 6, 2005) was a German-American nuclear physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics for his work on the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis.
Hans Hakenholt
Hans Albert Hakenholt was a German Officer during World War II.
Hans Albert Hakenholt was a German Officer during World War II.
Hans Leistikow
Hans Leistikow was a German general during the Second World War.
Hans Leistikow was a German general during the Second World War.
Hans von Benda
Hans von Benda (Strasbourg, 22 November 1888 - Berlin, 13 August 1972) was a German conductor.
Hans von Benda (Strasbourg, 22 November 1888 - Berlin, 13 August 1972) was a German conductor.
Hans von Salmuth
Hans Eberhard Kurt von Salmuth was a German general during World War II. A lifelong professional soldier, he served his country as a junior officer in World War I, a staff officer in the inter-...
Hans Eberhard Kurt von Salmuth was a German general during World War II. A lifelong professional soldier, he served his country as a junior officer in World War I, a staff officer in the inter-...
Hans-Albrecht Lehmann
Hans-Albrecht Lehmann (1894–1976) was a German general during the Second World War.
Hans-Albrecht Lehmann (1894–1976) was a German general during the Second World War.
Hans-Georg von Friedeburg
Hans-Georg von Friedeburg (15 July 1895 – 23 May 1945) was the deputy commander of the U-Boat Forces of Nazi Germany and the last Commanding Admiral of the Kriegsmarine.
Hans-Georg von Friedeburg (15 July 1895 – 23 May 1945) was the deputy commander of the U-Boat Forces of Nazi Germany and the last Commanding Admiral of the Kriegsmarine.
Hans-Heinrich Dieckhoff
Hans-Heinrich Dieckhoff was a German diplomat best known for his service to the Nazi regime.
Hans-Heinrich Dieckhoff was a German diplomat best known for his service to the Nazi regime.
Hans-Joachim Kahler
Hans-Joachim Kahler (21 March 1908 – 14 January 2000) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the ...
Hans-Joachim Kahler (21 March 1908 – 14 January 2000) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the ...
Hans-Karl Mayer
Hans-Karl Mayer (8 March 1911 – 17 October 1940) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was a...
Hans-Karl Mayer (8 March 1911 – 17 October 1940) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was a...
Hans-Otto Meissner
Hans-Otto Meissner (4 June 1909 in Strasbourg – 8 September 1992 in Unterwössen, Germany) was a German writer and novelist.
Hans-Otto Meissner (4 June 1909 in Strasbourg – 8 September 1992 in Unterwössen, Germany) was a German writer and novelist.
Heinz Harmel
Heinz Harmel was a German Waffen-SS General during the World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Heinz Harmel was a German Waffen-SS General during the World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Helmuth Bode
Helmuth Bode was a German World War II fighter pilot.
Helmuth Bode was a German World War II fighter pilot.
Herbert Gundelach
Herbert Gundelach (1899–1971) was a German general during the Second World War.
Herbert Gundelach (1899–1971) was a German general during the Second World War.
Herbert von Bose
Herbert von Bose (16 March 1893 Strasbourg – 30 June 1934 Berlin) was head of the press division of the Vice Chancellery (Reichsvizekanzlei) in Germany under Vice Chancellor Franz von ...
Herbert von Bose (16 March 1893 Strasbourg – 30 June 1934 Berlin) was head of the press division of the Vice Chancellery (Reichsvizekanzlei) in Germany under Vice Chancellor Franz von ...
Hermann Schaefer
Hermann Schaefer (1885 - 1962) was a German general during the Second World War.
Hermann Schaefer (1885 - 1962) was a German general during the Second World War.
Hugo Becker
Hugo Becker was a prominent German cellist, cello teacher, and composer.
Hugo Becker was a prominent German cellist, cello teacher, and composer.
Jean-Jérôme Adam
Jean-Jérôme Adam was the French Roman Catholic archbishop of Libreville, Gabon, and an accomplished linguist who studied several of the languages of Gabon.
Jean-Jérôme Adam was the French Roman Catholic archbishop of Libreville, Gabon, and an accomplished linguist who studied several of the languages of Gabon.
Jenny Dufau
Jenny Dufau was a French opera singer who found her success in Chicago.
Jenny Dufau was a French opera singer who found her success in Chicago.
Joachim Degener
Joachim Degener was a German general during World War II. A lifelong professional soldier, he served his country as a junior officer in World War I, a staff officer in the inter-war period and a...
Joachim Degener was a German general during World War II. A lifelong professional soldier, he served his country as a junior officer in World War I, a staff officer in the inter-war period and a...
Joachim Pötter
Joachim Pötter (1913†1992) was a German World War II bomber pilot.
Joachim Pötter (1913†1992) was a German World War II bomber pilot.
Joachim von der Lieth-Thomsen
Joachim von der Lieth-Thomsen (8 April 1896 – 19 November 1918) was a German Pilot of the First World War.
Joachim von der Lieth-Thomsen (8 April 1896 – 19 November 1918) was a German Pilot of the First World War.
Joachim-Friedrich Lang
Joachim-Friedrich Lang was a German general during World War II.
Joachim-Friedrich Lang was a German general during World War II.
Johannes Hintz
Johannes Hintz (1 October 1898 – 21 May 1944) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Johannes Hintz (1 October 1898 – 21 May 1944) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Johannes Mühlenkamp
Johannes Rudolf Mühlenkamp was a Standartenführer in the Waffen SS during the World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves on September 21, 1944.
Johannes Rudolf Mühlenkamp was a Standartenführer in the Waffen SS during the World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves on September 21, 1944.
Johannes-Rudolf Mühlenkamp
Johannes-Rudolf Mühlenkamp was a Standartenführer in the Waffen-SS during the World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves on September 21, 1944.
Johannes-Rudolf Mühlenkamp was a Standartenführer in the Waffen-SS during the World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves on September 21, 1944.
John Black (Wisconsin politician)
John Black (1827–1899) was a Democratic politician who served one term as mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
John Black (1827–1899) was a Democratic politician who served one term as mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Josef Wagner (Gauleiter)
Josef Wagner (12 January 1899 – 22 April or 2 May 1945) was from 1928 the Nazi Gauleiter of the Gau of Westphalia-South, and as of January 1935 also of the Gau of Silesia.
Josef Wagner (12 January 1899 – 22 April or 2 May 1945) was from 1928 the Nazi Gauleiter of the Gau of Westphalia-South, and as of January 1935 also of the Gau of Silesia.
Julius Leber
Julius Leber (16 November 1891 – 5 January 1945) was a German politician of the SPD and a member of the German Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Julius Leber (16 November 1891 – 5 January 1945) was a German politician of the SPD and a member of the German Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Julius von Bernuth
Julius von Bernuth (12 August 1897 – 12 July 1942) was a German general (Generalmajor) who served during World War II.
Julius von Bernuth (12 August 1897 – 12 July 1942) was a German general (Generalmajor) who served during World War II.
Karl Brandt (physician)
Karl Brandt (January 8, 1904 – June 2, 1948) was a German Nazi war criminal.
Karl Brandt (January 8, 1904 – June 2, 1948) was a German Nazi war criminal.
Karl Kriebel
Karl Kriebel was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl Kriebel was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Kuno-Hans von Both
Kuno-Hans von Both (9 April 1884 – 22 May 1955) was a General of the Infantry in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a recipient of both the Pour le Mérite and Knight's Cross of the Iron...
Kuno-Hans von Both (9 April 1884 – 22 May 1955) was a General of the Infantry in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a recipient of both the Pour le Mérite and Knight's Cross of the Iron...
Leo Weisgerber
Leo Weisgerber was a Lorraine-born German linguist specializing in Celtic linguistics.
Leo Weisgerber was a Lorraine-born German linguist specializing in Celtic linguistics.
Ludwig Bergsträsser
Ludwig Bergsträsser was a German politician, representative of the Social Democratic Party.
Ludwig Bergsträsser was a German politician, representative of the Social Democratic Party.
Ludwig Bieringer
Ludwig Bieringer (1892–1975) was a German general during World War II. A lifelong professional soldier, he served his country as a junior officer in World War I, a staff officer in the inter-wa...
Ludwig Bieringer (1892–1975) was a German general during World War II. A lifelong professional soldier, he served his country as a junior officer in World War I, a staff officer in the inter-wa...
Ludwig Weißmüller
Ludwig Weißmüller (1915–1943) was a German officer during the Second World War.
Ludwig Weißmüller (1915–1943) was a German officer during the Second World War.
Marc Keller
Marc Keller is a retired French football player who played primarily as a midfielder.
Marc Keller is a retired French football player who played primarily as a midfielder.
Marianne Oswald
Marianne Oswald was the stage name of Sarah Alice Bloch, a French singer and actress born in Sarreguemines in Alsace-Lorraine.
Marianne Oswald was the stage name of Sarah Alice Bloch, a French singer and actress born in Sarreguemines in Alsace-Lorraine.
Max Bense
Max Bense (February 7, 1910 in Strasbourg – April 29, 1990 in Stuttgart) was a German philosopher, writer, and publicist, known for his work in philosophy of science, logic, aesthetics, and semi...
Max Bense (February 7, 1910 in Strasbourg – April 29, 1990 in Stuttgart) was a German philosopher, writer, and publicist, known for his work in philosophy of science, logic, aesthetics, and semi...
Oscar Heisserer
Oscar Heisserer (July 18, 1914 in Schirrhein – October 7, 2004 in Strasbourg) was a French footballer.
Oscar Heisserer (July 18, 1914 in Schirrhein – October 7, 2004 in Strasbourg) was a French footballer.
Paul Bonatz
Paul Bonatz (6 December 1877 – 20 December 1956) was a German architect, member of the Stuttgart School and professor at the technical university in that city during part of World War II a...
Paul Bonatz (6 December 1877 – 20 December 1956) was a German architect, member of the Stuttgart School and professor at the technical university in that city during part of World War II a...
Paul Rohmer
Paul Rohmer (1 November 1876 – 2 March 1977) was an Alsacian physician considered the father of modern pædiatrics in eastern France after World War I.
Paul Rohmer (1 November 1876 – 2 March 1977) was an Alsacian physician considered the father of modern pædiatrics in eastern France after World War I.
Paul Schmitthenner
Paul Schmitthenner (15 December 1884 - 11 November 1972) was a German architect and city planner from Lauterbourg, Alsace-Lorraine, one of Adolf Hitler's architects.
Paul Schmitthenner (15 December 1884 - 11 November 1972) was a German architect and city planner from Lauterbourg, Alsace-Lorraine, one of Adolf Hitler's architects.
Peter-Erich Cremer
Peter-Erich Cremer (25 March 1911 – 5 July 1992) was a German U-boat commander during the Second World War.
Peter-Erich Cremer (25 March 1911 – 5 July 1992) was a German U-boat commander during the Second World War.
Pierre Weiss
Pierre-Ernest Weiss was a French physicist who developed the domain theory of ferromagnetism in 1907.
Pierre-Ernest Weiss was a French physicist who developed the domain theory of ferromagnetism in 1907.
Rainer Nossek
Rainer Nossek (3 August 1917 – 30 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Rainer Nossek (3 August 1917 – 30 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
René Laforgue
Rene Laforgue (1894-1962) was a French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.
Rene Laforgue (1894-1962) was a French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.
Robert Heger
Robert Heger (19 August 1886 – 14 January 1978) was a German conductor and composer from Strasbourg, Alsace-Lorraine.
Robert Heger (19 August 1886 – 14 January 1978) was a German conductor and composer from Strasbourg, Alsace-Lorraine.
Rudolf John Gorsleben
Rudolf John Gorsleben (16 March 1883 – 23 August 1930) was a German Ariosophist, Armanist (practitioner of the Armanen runes), journal editor and playwright.
Rudolf John Gorsleben (16 March 1883 – 23 August 1930) was a German Ariosophist, Armanist (practitioner of the Armanen runes), journal editor and playwright.
Rudolf Schmundt
Rudolf Schmundt was an officer in the German Army during World War II. He was injured during the 20 July 1944 assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler and died a few months later from his wounds.
Rudolf Schmundt was an officer in the German Army during World War II. He was injured during the 20 July 1944 assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler and died a few months later from his wounds.
Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz
Smilo Walther Hinko Oskar Constantin Wilhelm Freiherr von Lüttwitz was a German general of the Panzer troops, serving during World War II and son of Walther von Lüttwitz.
Smilo Walther Hinko Oskar Constantin Wilhelm Freiherr von Lüttwitz was a German general of the Panzer troops, serving during World War II and son of Walther von Lüttwitz.
Theodor Berkelmann
Theodor Berkelmann was a German general, who held the rank of Obergruppenführer during World War II.
Theodor Berkelmann was a German general, who held the rank of Obergruppenführer during World War II.
Theodor Eicke
Theodor Eicke was a SS Obergruppenführer, commander of the SS-Division Totenkopf of the Waffen-SS and one of the key figures in the establishment of concentration camps in Nazi Germany.
Theodor Eicke was a SS Obergruppenführer, commander of the SS-Division Totenkopf of the Waffen-SS and one of the key figures in the establishment of concentration camps in Nazi Germany.
Walter Bordellé
Walter Bordellé (9 July 1918 – 22 January 1984) was a German World War II pilot.
Walter Bordellé (9 July 1918 – 22 January 1984) was a German World War II pilot.
Walter Curt Behrendt
Walter Curt Behrendt (December 16, 1884 – April 26, 1945) was a German-American architect and active advocate of German modernism.
Walter Curt Behrendt (December 16, 1884 – April 26, 1945) was a German-American architect and active advocate of German modernism.
Walther Kittel
Walther Kittel (1887–1971) was a German general during World War II.
Walther Kittel (1887–1971) was a German general during World War II.
Wilhelm Falley
Wilhelm Falley was the first German general to be killed during the Normandy Landings in France.
Wilhelm Falley was the first German general to be killed during the Normandy Landings in France.
Émile Veinante
Émile Veinante (12 June 1907 in Metz – 18 November 1983 in Dury, Somme) was a French footballer and coach.
Émile Veinante (12 June 1907 in Metz – 18 November 1983 in Dury, Somme) was a French footballer and coach.