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Adil Chihi
Adil Chihi (born 21 February 1988 in Düsseldorf) is a German-born Moroccan footballer playing for 1.
Adil Chihi (born 21 February 1988 in Düsseldorf) is a German-born Moroccan footballer playing for 1.
Adolf Endler
Adolf Endler (born September 20, 1930 in Düsseldorf - died August 2, 2009 in Berlin) was a lyric poet, essayist and prose author who played a central role in subcultural activities that attacked...
Adolf Endler (born September 20, 1930 in Düsseldorf - died August 2, 2009 in Berlin) was a lyric poet, essayist and prose author who played a central role in subcultural activities that attacked...
Alexander, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe
Alexander, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe is the head of the Princely House of Schaumburg-Lippe.
Alexander, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe is the head of the Princely House of Schaumburg-Lippe.
Alfred Byrd Graf
Alfred Byrd Graf (December 1901 – December 14, 2001) was a German-American botanist who traveled the world in search of obscure plant species, discovering more than 100 previously undocume...
Alfred Byrd Graf (December 1901 – December 14, 2001) was a German-American botanist who traveled the world in search of obscure plant species, discovering more than 100 previously undocume...
Andrea Robbins and Max Becher
Andrea Robbins (born 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts) and Max Becher (born 1964 in Düsseldorf) are U.S.-based visual artists.
Andrea Robbins (born 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts) and Max Becher (born 1964 in Düsseldorf) are U.S.-based visual artists.
Andreas Gursky
Andreas Gursky is a German visual artist known for his large format architecture and landscape color photographs, often employing a high point of view.
Andreas Gursky is a German visual artist known for his large format architecture and landscape color photographs, often employing a high point of view.
Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff
Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff (born 1 August 1960 in Düsseldorf) is a German equestrian and Olympic champion.
Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff (born 1 August 1960 in Düsseldorf) is a German equestrian and Olympic champion.
Anna Földényi
Anna Földényi is a former professional tennis player from Hungary.
Anna Földényi is a former professional tennis player from Hungary.
Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves (Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, Anna van Kleef) (22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was a German noblewoman and the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England and as such she was Queen of E...
Anne of Cleves (Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, Anna van Kleef) (22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was a German noblewoman and the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England and as such she was Queen of E...
August Jaeger
August Jaeger was an Anglo-German music publisher, who developed a close friendship with the English composer Edward Elgar.
August Jaeger was an Anglo-German music publisher, who developed a close friendship with the English composer Edward Elgar.
August Jernberg
August Jernberg (16 September 1826 - 22 June 1896) was a Swedish artist who emigrated to Germany.
August Jernberg (16 September 1826 - 22 June 1896) was a Swedish artist who emigrated to Germany.
August Seidensticker
August Seidensticker was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr.
August Seidensticker was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr.
Bastian Trost
Bastian Trost (born 29 March 1974) is a German actor.
Bastian Trost (born 29 March 1974) is a German actor.
Bernd and Hilla Becher
Bernard "Bernd" Becher (August 20, 1931 – June 22, 2007), and Hilla Becher, née Wobeser (born September 2, 1934), were German artists working as a collaborative duo.
Bernard "Bernd" Becher (August 20, 1931 – June 22, 2007), and Hilla Becher, née Wobeser (born September 2, 1934), were German artists working as a collaborative duo.
Bernward Malaka
Bernward Malaka (born 1962 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is an internet entrepreneur and consultant.
Bernward Malaka (born 1962 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is an internet entrepreneur and consultant.
Birgitt Bender
Birgitt "Biggi" Bender (born 28 December 1956 in Düsseldorf) is a German politician and member of Alliance '90/The Greens in the Bundestag.
Birgitt "Biggi" Bender (born 28 December 1956 in Düsseldorf) is a German politician and member of Alliance '90/The Greens in the Bundestag.
Carl Auen
Carl Auen was a German film actor of the silent era.
Carl Auen was a German film actor of the silent era.
Carl Sonnenschein
Carl Sonnenschein (July 15, 1876 - February 20, 1929) was a German writer, the founder of the Catholic student movement in Germany.
Carl Sonnenschein (July 15, 1876 - February 20, 1929) was a German writer, the founder of the Catholic student movement in Germany.
Carl Wigand Maximilian Jacobi
Carl Wigand Maximilian Jacobi (April 10, 1775 – May 18, 1858) was a German psychiatrist who was a native of Düsseldorf.
Carl Wigand Maximilian Jacobi (April 10, 1775 – May 18, 1858) was a German psychiatrist who was a native of Düsseldorf.
Carl-August Fleischhauer
Carl-August Fleischhauer (9 December 1930, in Düsseldorf, Germany – 4 September 2005) was a judge at the International Court of Justice, of which he has been a member since 6 February 1994 until...
Carl-August Fleischhauer (9 December 1930, in Düsseldorf, Germany – 4 September 2005) was a judge at the International Court of Justice, of which he has been a member since 6 February 1994 until...
Charles II August, Duke of Zweibrücken
Charles II/III August Christian was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1775 to 1795.
Charles II/III August Christian was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1775 to 1795.
Christa Vahlensieck
Christa Vahlensieck (née Kofferschläger - 1973) (born 27 May 1949 in Düsseldorf) is a former German long distance runner and pionier in the marathon for women.
Christa Vahlensieck (née Kofferschläger - 1973) (born 27 May 1949 in Düsseldorf) is a former German long distance runner and pionier in the marathon for women.
Christina Erdel
Christina Erdel (born January 18, 1995 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German figure skater.
Christina Erdel (born January 18, 1995 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German figure skater.
Clemens von Zimmermann
Clemens von Zimmermann, historical painter, was born at Düsseldorf in 1788; he studied in his native town under Johann Peter von Langer, and in 1808 he accompanied his master to Munich, where he...
Clemens von Zimmermann, historical painter, was born at Düsseldorf in 1788; he studied in his native town under Johann Peter von Langer, and in 1808 he accompanied his master to Munich, where he...
Colin von Ettingshausen
Colin von Ettingshausen (born 11 August 1971 in Düsseldorf) is a German rower.
Colin von Ettingshausen (born 11 August 1971 in Düsseldorf) is a German rower.
Collin Quaner
Collin Quaner (born 18 June 1991 in Düsseldorf) is a German footballer.
Collin Quaner (born 18 June 1991 in Düsseldorf) is a German footballer.
Countess Palatine Hedwig Elisabeth of Neuburg
Hedwig Elisabeth of Neuburg (Hedwig Elisabeth Amelia; 18 July 1673 – 10 August 1722) was the daughter of Philip William, Duke of Neuburg, Berg and Jülich, Elector Palatine of Neuburg, and ...
Hedwig Elisabeth of Neuburg (Hedwig Elisabeth Amelia; 18 July 1673 – 10 August 1722) was the daughter of Philip William, Duke of Neuburg, Berg and Jülich, Elector Palatine of Neuburg, and ...
D.A.F. (band)
Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft or D.A.F. is an influential German electropunk/NDW band from Düsseldorf, formed in 1978 featuring Gabriel "Gabi" Delgado-López, Robert Görl, Kurt "Pyrola...
Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft or D.A.F. is an influential German electropunk/NDW band from Düsseldorf, formed in 1978 featuring Gabriel "Gabi" Delgado-López, Robert Görl, Kurt "Pyrola...
Daniel Kreutzer
Daniel Kreutzer (born October 23, 1979) is a German professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for DEG Metro Stars of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Daniel Kreutzer (born October 23, 1979) is a German professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for DEG Metro Stars of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Dodo NKishi
Dodo NKishi is a singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer for the band Mouse on Mars.
Dodo NKishi is a singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer for the band Mouse on Mars.
Doro (musician)
Dorothee Pesch, popularly known as Doro Pesch or Doro, is a female rock vocalist, formerly of the German heavy metal band Warlock.
Dorothee Pesch, popularly known as Doro Pesch or Doro, is a female rock vocalist, formerly of the German heavy metal band Warlock.
Eduard Schulte
Eduard Schulte ( 4 January 1891 in Düsseldorf – 6 January 1966 in Zürich) was a prominent German industrialist.
Eduard Schulte ( 4 January 1891 in Düsseldorf – 6 January 1966 in Zürich) was a prominent German industrialist.
Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg
Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg (Eleonore Magdalene Therese; 6 January 1655 – 19 January 1720) was Holy Roman Empress as the spouse of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg (Eleonore Magdalene Therese; 6 January 1655 – 19 January 1720) was Holy Roman Empress as the spouse of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg
Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg was Holy Roman Empress as the spouse of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg was Holy Roman Empress as the spouse of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Elly Ney
Elly Ney (27 September 1882 – 31 March 1968, Tutzing) was a German romantic pianist who specialized in Beethoven, and was especially popular in Germany.
Elly Ney (27 September 1882 – 31 March 1968, Tutzing) was a German romantic pianist who specialized in Beethoven, and was especially popular in Germany.
Emily Wood
Emily Wood is a German actress.
Emily Wood is a German actress.
Erich Klausener
Erich Klausener (January 25, 1885 – June 30, 1934) was a German Catholic politician who was murdered in the Night of the Long Knives as the Nazis purged their opponents.
Erich Klausener (January 25, 1885 – June 30, 1934) was a German Catholic politician who was murdered in the Night of the Long Knives as the Nazis purged their opponents.
Ernest II, Count of Lippe-Biesterfeld
Ernst II, Count of Lippe-Biesterfeld (Ernst Kasimir Friedrich Karl Eberhard; 9 June 1842 – 26 September 1904) was the head of the Lippe-Biesterfeld line of the House of Lippe.
Ernst II, Count of Lippe-Biesterfeld (Ernst Kasimir Friedrich Karl Eberhard; 9 June 1842 – 26 September 1904) was the head of the Lippe-Biesterfeld line of the House of Lippe.
Eugene de Kleist
Baron Frederick Joseph Eugene de Kleist (1853–1911), was a pioneering German organ builder, who in founding the North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory, started the American style of Band organs.
Baron Frederick Joseph Eugene de Kleist (1853–1911), was a pioneering German organ builder, who in founding the North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory, started the American style of Band organs.
Felix Klein
Christian Felix Klein was a German mathematician, known for his work in group theory, complex analysis, non-Euclidean geometry, and on the connections between geometry and group theory.
Christian Felix Klein was a German mathematician, known for his work in group theory, complex analysis, non-Euclidean geometry, and on the connections between geometry and group theory.
Florian Schneider
Florian Schneider-Esleben (born 7 April 1947, Düsseldorf, Germany) is one of the founding members of electronic music band Kraftwerk.
Florian Schneider-Esleben (born 7 April 1947, Düsseldorf, Germany) is one of the founding members of electronic music band Kraftwerk.
Frans van der Mijn
Frans van der Mijn, was an 18th-century painter from the Northern Netherlands.
Frans van der Mijn, was an 18th-century painter from the Northern Netherlands.
Franz Naegele
Franz Karl Naegele was a German obstetrician born in Dusseldorf.
Franz Karl Naegele was a German obstetrician born in Dusseldorf.
Franz Pfeffer von Salomon
Franz Pfeffer von Salomon was the first commander of the SA after its 1925 restoration, which followed its temporary abolition in 1923 after the abortive Beer Hall Putsch.
Franz Pfeffer von Salomon was the first commander of the SA after its 1925 restoration, which followed its temporary abolition in 1923 after the abortive Beer Hall Putsch.
Franz Philip Kaulen
Franz Philip Kaulen (born 20 March 1827, at Düsseldorf; died at Bonn, 11 July 1907) was a German Catholic scriptural scholar.
Franz Philip Kaulen (born 20 March 1827, at Düsseldorf; died at Bonn, 11 July 1907) was a German Catholic scriptural scholar.
Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi
Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi (25 January 1743 – 10 March 1819) was an influential German philosopher, literary figure, socialite and the younger brother of poet Johann Georg Jacobi.
Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi (25 January 1743 – 10 March 1819) was an influential German philosopher, literary figure, socialite and the younger brother of poet Johann Georg Jacobi.
Friedrich Schütter
Friedrich Schütter (1921–1995) was a German film and television actor.
Friedrich Schütter (1921–1995) was a German film and television actor.
Friedrich Spee
Friedrich Spee (Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld) (Kaiserswerth, February 25, 1591 - Trier, August 7, 1635) was a German Jesuit and poet, most noted as an opponent of trials for witchcraft.
Friedrich Spee (Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld) (Kaiserswerth, February 25, 1591 - Trier, August 7, 1635) was a German Jesuit and poet, most noted as an opponent of trials for witchcraft.
Fritz Zimmermann
Fritz Zimmermann is a German fencer.
Fritz Zimmermann is a German fencer.
Gaetano De Rosa
Gaetano De Rosa is an Italian retired football defender.
Gaetano De Rosa is an Italian retired football defender.
Georg Liebsch
Georg Liebsch is a German weightlifter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Georg Liebsch is a German weightlifter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Gerd Cintl
Gerd Cintl (born December 11, 1938) is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Gerd Cintl (born December 11, 1938) is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Gerda Christian
Gerda "Dara" Christian née Daranowski was one of Adolf Hitler's private secretaries during World War II.
Gerda "Dara" Christian née Daranowski was one of Adolf Hitler's private secretaries during World War II.
Gustaf Gründgens
Gustaf Gründgens, born Gustav Heinrich Arnold Gründgens, was one of Germany's most famous and influential actors of the 20th century, intendant and artistic director of theatres in Berlin,...
Gustaf Gründgens, born Gustav Heinrich Arnold Gründgens, was one of Germany's most famous and influential actors of the 20th century, intendant and artistic director of theatres in Berlin,...
Hanns Heinz Ewers
Hanns Heinz Ewers was a German actor, poet, philosopher, and writer of short stories and novels.
Hanns Heinz Ewers was a German actor, poet, philosopher, and writer of short stories and novels.
Hans Globke
Hans Josef Maria Globke was a high ranking public servant after World War II in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Hans Josef Maria Globke was a high ranking public servant after World War II in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Hans Graf von Sponeck
Hans Graf von Sponeck or Hans Emil Otto Graf Sponeck was a German General-Leutnant during World War II who was imprisoned for disobeying orders and later executed.
Hans Graf von Sponeck or Hans Emil Otto Graf Sponeck was a German General-Leutnant during World War II who was imprisoned for disobeying orders and later executed.
Hans Lietzmann
Hans Lietzmann (March 2, 1875 - June 25, 1942) was a German theologian and church historian who was a native of Düsseldorf.
Hans Lietzmann (March 2, 1875 - June 25, 1942) was a German theologian and church historian who was a native of Düsseldorf.
Hans-Georg Panczak
Hans-Georg Panczak (b. 19 July 1952 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German television actor and voice actor.
Hans-Georg Panczak (b. 19 July 1952 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German television actor and voice actor.
Hans-Peter Bartels
Hans-Peter Bartels (born 7 May 1961 in Düsseldorf) is a German politician of the SPD and member of the Bundestag for Kiel.
Hans-Peter Bartels (born 7 May 1961 in Düsseldorf) is a German politician of the SPD and member of the Bundestag for Kiel.
Harry Nestor
Harry Nestor was an Austrian actor.
Harry Nestor was an Austrian actor.
Hede Bühl
Hede Bühl (8 June 1940, Haan, near Düsseldorf) is a German sculptor who lives and works in Düsseldorf.
Hede Bühl (8 June 1940, Haan, near Düsseldorf) is a German sculptor who lives and works in Düsseldorf.
Heino
Heino (born 13 December 1938, Düsseldorf as Heinz Georg Kramm) is a German singer of popular music (Schlager) and traditional Volksmusik.
Heino (born 13 December 1938, Düsseldorf as Heinz Georg Kramm) is a German singer of popular music (Schlager) and traditional Volksmusik.
Heinrich Heine
Christian Johann Heinrich Heine was one of the most significant German poets of the 19th century.
Christian Johann Heinrich Heine was one of the most significant German poets of the 19th century.
Heinrich Spoerl
Heinrich Spoerl was a German author.
Heinrich Spoerl was a German author.
Heinrich von Sybel
Heinrich Karl Ludolf von Sybel (December 2, 1817 - August 1, 1895), German historian, came from a Protestant family which had long been established at Soest, in Westphalia.
Heinrich Karl Ludolf von Sybel (December 2, 1817 - August 1, 1895), German historian, came from a Protestant family which had long been established at Soest, in Westphalia.
Heinz Günter Mebusch
Heinz Günter Mebusch (1952–2001) was a German photographer and experimental artist born in Düsseldorf.
Heinz Günter Mebusch (1952–2001) was a German photographer and experimental artist born in Düsseldorf.
Helmut Pampuch
Helmut Pampuch was a German opera singer.
Helmut Pampuch was a German opera singer.
Heribert Bruchhagen
Heribert Bruchhagen is the executive chairman of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG since December 1 2003.
Heribert Bruchhagen is the executive chairman of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG since December 1 2003.
Horst Effertz
Horst Effertz (born August 4, 1938) is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Horst Effertz (born August 4, 1938) is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (born 28 October 1974) is an elite road bicycle racer from Düsseldorf, Germany who turned professional in 2001.
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (born 28 October 1974) is an elite road bicycle racer from Düsseldorf, Germany who turned professional in 2001.
Joachim Weimann
Joachim Weimann (born February 14, 1956) is a German economist.
Joachim Weimann (born February 14, 1956) is a German economist.
Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine
Johann Wilhelm II, Elector Palatine ("Jan Wellem" in Low German, English: "John William"; 19 April 1658 – 8 June 1716) was Elector Palatine (1690–1716), Duke Palatine of Neuburg/Da...
Johann Wilhelm II, Elector Palatine ("Jan Wellem" in Low German, English: "John William"; 19 April 1658 – 8 June 1716) was Elector Palatine (1690–1716), Duke Palatine of Neuburg/Da...
Johannes Spilberg
Johannes Spilberg (Düsseldorf, 1619 - Düsseldorf, 10 August 1690) was a German Baroque painter, active in Amsterdam during the period known as the Dutch Golden Age.
Johannes Spilberg (Düsseldorf, 1619 - Düsseldorf, 10 August 1690) was a German Baroque painter, active in Amsterdam during the period known as the Dutch Golden Age.
Josef Peters (racing driver)
Josef Peters (September 16, 1914 – April 24, 2001) was a racing driver from Düsseldorf, Germany.
Josef Peters (September 16, 1914 – April 24, 2001) was a racing driver from Düsseldorf, Germany.
Justin Krueger
Justin Matthew Krueger is a German professional ice hockey defenceman, who played for the SC Bern team in the 2010-'11 season and will be playing in the Carolina Hurricanes system for the 2011-'...
Justin Matthew Krueger is a German professional ice hockey defenceman, who played for the SC Bern team in the 2010-'11 season and will be playing in the Carolina Hurricanes system for the 2011-'...
Jutta Brückner
Jutta Brückner (born 25 June 1941) is a German film director and screenwriter.
Jutta Brückner (born 25 June 1941) is a German film director and screenwriter.
Jürgen Habermas
Jürgen Habermas is a German sociologist, geographer and philosopher in the tradition of critical theory and pragmatism.
Jürgen Habermas is a German sociologist, geographer and philosopher in the tradition of critical theory and pragmatism.
Kai Schwertfeger
Kai Schwertfeger (born 8 September 1988 in Düsseldorf) is a German football player currently playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Kai Schwertfeger (born 8 September 1988 in Düsseldorf) is a German football player currently playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense (February 21, 1785 – 1858) was a German biographer, diplomat and soldier.
Karl August Varnhagen von Ense (February 21, 1785 – 1858) was a German biographer, diplomat and soldier.
Karl Elmendorff
Karl Eduard Maria Elmendorff (October 25, 1891 – October 21, 1962) was a German opera conductor.
Karl Eduard Maria Elmendorff (October 25, 1891 – October 21, 1962) was a German opera conductor.
Karl Saur
Karl-Otto Saur (February 16, 1902 in Düsseldorf – July 28, 1966 in Pullach) was State Secretary in the Reich Ministry for armaments and war production in Germany during the Nazi era and de...
Karl-Otto Saur (February 16, 1902 in Düsseldorf – July 28, 1966 in Pullach) was State Secretary in the Reich Ministry for armaments and war production in Germany during the Nazi era and de...
Karl Schorn
Karl (Carl) Schorn (16 October 1803, Düsseldorf – 7 October 1850, Munich) was a German painter and chess master.
Karl (Carl) Schorn (16 October 1803, Düsseldorf – 7 October 1850, Munich) was a German painter and chess master.
Karl von Appen
Karl von Appen (12 May 1900, Düsseldorf - 22 August 1981, Berlin) was a German stage designer.
Karl von Appen (12 May 1900, Düsseldorf - 22 August 1981, Berlin) was a German stage designer.
Karl-Heinz Heddergott
Karl-Heinz Heddergott (born 27 August 1926 in Düsseldorf) is a German former professional football manager.
Karl-Heinz Heddergott (born 27 August 1926 in Düsseldorf) is a German former professional football manager.
Karl-Otto Apel
Karl-Otto Apel (born March 15, 1922 in Düsseldorf) is a German philosopher and Professor Emeritus at the University of Frankfurt am Main.
Karl-Otto Apel (born March 15, 1922 in Düsseldorf) is a German philosopher and Professor Emeritus at the University of Frankfurt am Main.
Katharina Franck
Katharina Franck (born July 28, 1963) is German singer who became famous with her band Rainbirds and has produced several solo albums.
Katharina Franck (born July 28, 1963) is German singer who became famous with her band Rainbirds and has produced several solo albums.
Kurt Lingens
Kurt Lingens (* 31.5.1912 in Düsseldorf) was honored by Yad Vashem as a righteous among the nations.
Kurt Lingens (* 31.5.1912 in Düsseldorf) was honored by Yad Vashem as a righteous among the nations.
Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth
Leopold Karl Walter Graf von Kalkreuth (15 May 1855 – 1 December 1928) was a German painter.
Leopold Karl Walter Graf von Kalkreuth (15 May 1855 – 1 December 1928) was a German painter.
Leopold IV, Prince of Lippe
Leopold IV, Prince of Lippe (Leopold Julius Bernhard Adalbert Otto Karl Gustav; 30 May 1871 – 30 December 1949) was the final sovereign of the Principality of Lippe.
Leopold IV, Prince of Lippe (Leopold Julius Bernhard Adalbert Otto Karl Gustav; 30 May 1871 – 30 December 1949) was the final sovereign of the Principality of Lippe.
Ljiljana Buttler
Ljiljana Buttler (14 December 1944 — 26 April 2010) was a singer born in former Yugoslavia.
Ljiljana Buttler (14 December 1944 — 26 April 2010) was a singer born in former Yugoslavia.
Loni Heuser
Loni Heuser (1908–1999) was a German film actress.
Loni Heuser (1908–1999) was a German film actress.
Lore Lorentz
Lore Lorentz (September 12, 1920 - February 22, 1994) was a German cabaret artist/standup comedian.
Lore Lorentz (September 12, 1920 - February 22, 1994) was a German cabaret artist/standup comedian.
Lothar Baumgarten
Lothar Baumgarten (born 1944) is a German conceptual artist, based in New York and Düsseldorf.
Lothar Baumgarten (born 1944) is a German conceptual artist, based in New York and Düsseldorf.
Louisa Walter
Louisa Walter is a German field hockey player.
Louisa Walter is a German field hockey player.
Ludvig Munthe
Ludvig Munthe was a Norwegian-born German landscape painter.
Ludvig Munthe was a Norwegian-born German landscape painter.
Ludwig Engels
Ludwig Engels (11 December 1905, Düsseldorf, Germany – 10 January 1967, São Paulo, Brazil) was a German–Brazilian chess master.
Ludwig Engels (11 December 1905, Düsseldorf, Germany – 10 January 1967, São Paulo, Brazil) was a German–Brazilian chess master.
Ludwig Franzisket
Prof. Dr. Ludwig Franzisket (born 26 June 1917 in Düsseldorf – died 23 November 1988 in Münster) was a German World War II Luftwaffe fighter ace.
Prof. Dr. Ludwig Franzisket (born 26 June 1917 in Düsseldorf – died 23 November 1988 in Münster) was a German World War II Luftwaffe fighter ace.
Ludwig Gehre
Ludwig Gehre (1895 October 5 in Düsseldorf – 1945 April 9 in Flossenbürg concentration camp) was an officer and resistance fighter involved in the preparation of an assassination attempt against...
Ludwig Gehre (1895 October 5 in Düsseldorf – 1945 April 9 in Flossenbürg concentration camp) was an officer and resistance fighter involved in the preparation of an assassination attempt against...
Luise Rainer
Luise Rainer is a former German film actress.
Luise Rainer is a former German film actress.
Marcus Kink
Marcus Kink is a German professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Marcus Kink is a German professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Maria Anna of Neuburg
Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Neuburg (Mariana de Neoburgo; Maria Anna von Neuburg) (28 October 1667 – 16 July 1740) was Queen consort of Spain from 1689 to 1700 as the second wife of Ki...
Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Neuburg (Mariana de Neoburgo; Maria Anna von Neuburg) (28 October 1667 – 16 July 1740) was Queen consort of Spain from 1689 to 1700 as the second wife of Ki...
Maria Sofia of Neuburg
Maria Sofia of Neuburg was a princess of Neuburg by birth and later the second consort of King Peter II of Portugal from 1687 until her death in 1699.
Maria Sofia of Neuburg was a princess of Neuburg by birth and later the second consort of King Peter II of Portugal from 1687 until her death in 1699.
Mariana of Neuburg
Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Neuburg was Queen consort of Spain from 1689 to 1700 as the second wife of King Charles II. She was known as Mariana in her adopted Spain.
Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Neuburg was Queen consort of Spain from 1689 to 1700 as the second wife of King Charles II. She was known as Mariana in her adopted Spain.
Marianne Wischmann
Marianne Wischmann was a German film and television actress.
Marianne Wischmann was a German film and television actress.
Marie Eleonore of Cleves
Marie Eleonore of Cleves was a Duchess consort of Prussia as the wife of Albert Frederick, Duke of Prussia.
Marie Eleonore of Cleves was a Duchess consort of Prussia as the wife of Albert Frederick, Duke of Prussia.
Marius Müller-Westernhagen
Marius Müller-Westernhagen (born December 6, 1948 in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a German actor and musician.
Marius Müller-Westernhagen (born December 6, 1948 in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a German actor and musician.
Maximilian Kieffer
Maximilian Kieffer is a German professional golfer.
Maximilian Kieffer is a German professional golfer.
Michael Blum (footballer)
Michael Blum is a German football player, who is currently playing for F.C. Hansa Rostock.
Michael Blum is a German football player, who is currently playing for F.C. Hansa Rostock.
Michael Jansen (artist)
Michael "Mike"Jansen (born 1951, Bochum, Germany) is a painter, media-artist and composer.
Michael "Mike"Jansen (born 1951, Bochum, Germany) is a painter, media-artist and composer.
Miriam Dehne
Miriam Dehne (born February 23, 1968 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German film director and screenwriter.
Miriam Dehne (born February 23, 1968 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German film director and screenwriter.
Miriam Lahnstein
Miriam Lahnstein (born 9 August 1974 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German actress.
Miriam Lahnstein (born 9 August 1974 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German actress.
Mohamed Amsif
Mohamed Amsif is a German-Moroccan footballer who plays for FC Augsburg.
Mohamed Amsif is a German-Moroccan footballer who plays for FC Augsburg.
Mohammed Lartey
Philipp Mohammed Kotoku Lartey is a Ghanaian-German footballer, who currently plays for FC Hansa Rostock in the 2.
Philipp Mohammed Kotoku Lartey is a Ghanaian-German footballer, who currently plays for FC Hansa Rostock in the 2.
Nicolaus Schafhausen
Nicolaus Schafhausen (born 1965 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a curator.
Nicolaus Schafhausen (born 1965 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a curator.
Olcay Şahan
Olcay Şahan (born 26 May 1987) is a Turkish football player currently playing for 1.
Olcay Şahan (born 26 May 1987) is a Turkish football player currently playing for 1.
Olga Limburg
Olga Limburg was a German actor.
Olga Limburg was a German actor.
Oswald Achenbach
Oswald Achenbach was a German landscape painter, associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.
Oswald Achenbach was a German landscape painter, associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.
Otto Lessing (sculptor)
Otto Lessing (24 February 1846 – 22 November 1912) was a prominent German Historicist sculptor whose work largely shaped the appearance of Berlin in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Otto Lessing (24 February 1846 – 22 November 1912) was a prominent German Historicist sculptor whose work largely shaped the appearance of Berlin in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Paul Natorp
Paul Gerhard Natorp (24 January 1854-17 August 1924) was a German neo-Kantian philosopher, and educationalist, of the Marburg school.
Paul Gerhard Natorp (24 January 1854-17 August 1924) was a German neo-Kantian philosopher, and educationalist, of the Marburg school.
Paul von Hatzfeldt
Melchior Hubert Paul Gustav Graf von Hatzfeldt zu Trachenberg (8 October 1831 – 22 November 1901) was a German diplomat.
Melchior Hubert Paul Gustav Graf von Hatzfeldt zu Trachenberg (8 October 1831 – 22 November 1901) was a German diplomat.
Peter Edward Stroehling
Peter Edward Stroehling, also spelt Peter Eduard Ströhling, and sometimes Stroely or Straely was a portrait artist from either Germany or the Russian Empire who spent his later...
Peter Edward Stroehling, also spelt Peter Eduard Ströhling, and sometimes Stroely or Straely was a portrait artist from either Germany or the Russian Empire who spent his later...
Peter Kürten
Peter Kürten was a German serial killer dubbed The Vampire of Düsseldorf by the contemporary media.
Peter Kürten was a German serial killer dubbed The Vampire of Düsseldorf by the contemporary media.
Peter Seiffert
Peter Seiffert (born January 4, 1954, in Düsseldorf) is a German tenor.
Peter Seiffert (born January 4, 1954, in Düsseldorf) is a German tenor.
Philip Gröning
Philip Gröning (born April 7, 1959 in Düsseldorf) is a German director, documentary film maker, and screenwriter.
Philip Gröning (born April 7, 1959 in Düsseldorf) is a German director, documentary film maker, and screenwriter.
Ralf Brück
Ralf Brueck is a German artist.
Ralf Brueck is a German artist.
Richard Adjei
Richard Adjei is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007 and former American football linebacker.
Richard Adjei is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007 and former American football linebacker.
Richard Lieber
Richard Lieber (September 5, 1869 – April 15, 1944) was a German-American businessman who became the father of the Indiana state parks system.
Richard Lieber (September 5, 1869 – April 15, 1944) was a German-American businessman who became the father of the Indiana state parks system.
Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann, sometimes known as Robert Alexander Schumann, was a German composer, aesthete and influential music critic.
Robert Schumann, sometimes known as Robert Alexander Schumann, was a German composer, aesthete and influential music critic.
Rodolphe Seeldrayers
Rodolphe William Seeldrayers was the 4th President of FIFA, serving from 1954 to 1955.
Rodolphe William Seeldrayers was the 4th President of FIFA, serving from 1954 to 1955.
Rogier Wassen
Rogier Wassen (born August 9, 1976 in Roermond) is a Dutch tennis player who competes regularly on the ATP Tour as a doubles player.
Rogier Wassen (born August 9, 1976 in Roermond) is a Dutch tennis player who competes regularly on the ATP Tour as a doubles player.
Rolf Gehring
Rolf Gehring, is a former professional tennis player from Germany.
Rolf Gehring, is a former professional tennis player from Germany.
Roman Lob
Roman Lob (born in Düsseldorf, Germany on 2 July 1990) is a German singer.
Roman Lob (born in Düsseldorf, Germany on 2 July 1990) is a German singer.
Rosa Maria Assing
Rosa Maria Antonetta Paulina Assing nee Varnhagen, (28 May 1783, Düsseldorf - 22 January 1840, Hamburg) was a German lyric poet, prose-writer, educator, translator and silhouette artist.
Rosa Maria Antonetta Paulina Assing nee Varnhagen, (28 May 1783, Düsseldorf - 22 January 1840, Hamburg) was a German lyric poet, prose-writer, educator, translator and silhouette artist.
Rose Ausländer
Rose Ausländer (May 11, 1901 – January 3, 1988), maiden name Rosalie Beatrice Scherzer, was a Jewish German- and English language poet.
Rose Ausländer (May 11, 1901 – January 3, 1988), maiden name Rosalie Beatrice Scherzer, was a Jewish German- and English language poet.
Sabine Everts
Sabine Everts (born March 4, 1961 in Düsseldorf) is a former West German heptathlete.
Sabine Everts (born March 4, 1961 in Düsseldorf) is a former West German heptathlete.
Samed Yesil
Samed Yesil (Samed Yeşil; born 25 May 1994) is a German footballer of Turkish descent who plays as a striker for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Samed Yesil (Samed Yeşil; born 25 May 1994) is a German footballer of Turkish descent who plays as a striker for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Sandra Gal
Sandra Gal (born 9 May 1985) is a German professional golfer who currently plays on the United States–based LPGA Tour.
Sandra Gal (born 9 May 1985) is a German professional golfer who currently plays on the United States–based LPGA Tour.
Sebastian Vollmer
Sebastian Georg Vollmer is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Sebastian Georg Vollmer is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Sif Atladóttir
Sif Atladóttir is an Icelandic footballer who plays for Kristianstads DFF in the Damallsvenskan.
Sif Atladóttir is an Icelandic footballer who plays for Kristianstads DFF in the Damallsvenskan.
Steffen Driesen
Steffen Driesen (born November 30, 1981 in Düsseldorf) is a backstroke swimmer from Germany, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country.
Steffen Driesen (born November 30, 1981 in Düsseldorf) is a backstroke swimmer from Germany, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country.
Stevie Kremer
Stevie Kremer is an American ski mountaineer and long-distance runner.
Stevie Kremer is an American ski mountaineer and long-distance runner.
Sybille of Cleves
Sybille of Cleves ({Sibylle von Jülich-Kleve-Berg}) (17 January 1512 – 21 February 1554) was Electress consort of Saxony.
Sybille of Cleves ({Sibylle von Jülich-Kleve-Berg}) (17 January 1512 – 21 February 1554) was Electress consort of Saxony.
Tetsuya Kakihara
Tetsuya Kakihara is a well-known Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with 81 Produce.
Tetsuya Kakihara is a well-known Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with 81 Produce.
Thomas Allofs
Thomas Allofs is a retired German footballer, who played as a striker.
Thomas Allofs is a retired German footballer, who played as a striker.
Tom Johnson (rugby union)
Tom Johnson is a professional Rugby Union player for Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership.
Tom Johnson is a professional Rugby Union player for Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership.
Toni Ulmen
Toni Ulmen (January 25, 1906 – November 4, 1976) was a racing driver from Düsseldorf, Germany.
Toni Ulmen (January 25, 1906 – November 4, 1976) was a racing driver from Düsseldorf, Germany.
Udo Hempel
Udo Hempel (born 3 November 1946 in Büttgen) is a retired road and track cyclist from West Germany, who won the gold medal in the Men's 4.000 Team Pursuit at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich,...
Udo Hempel (born 3 November 1946 in Büttgen) is a retired road and track cyclist from West Germany, who won the gold medal in the Men's 4.000 Team Pursuit at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich,...
Ursula Hegi
Ursula Hegi (born May 23, 1946) is a German-born American writer.
Ursula Hegi (born May 23, 1946) is a German-born American writer.
Walter Jesinghaus
Walter Jesinghaus (born October 10, 1887, date of death unknown) was a German gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Walter Jesinghaus (born October 10, 1887, date of death unknown) was a German gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Werner von Fritsch
Werner Thomas Ludwig Freiherr von Fritsch (4 August 1880 – 22 September 1939) was a prominent Wehrmacht officer, member of the German High Command, and the second German general to be killed...
Werner Thomas Ludwig Freiherr von Fritsch (4 August 1880 – 22 September 1939) was a prominent Wehrmacht officer, member of the German High Command, and the second German general to be killed...
Wilhelm Baum
Wilhelm Baum, an Austrian historian, theologian, philosopher and publisher.
Wilhelm Baum, an Austrian historian, theologian, philosopher and publisher.
Wilhelm Reinhard
Wilhelm "Willi" Reinhard (March 12, 1891 – July 3, 1918) was a German pilot during World War I. Reinhard was born in Düsseldorf and became a flying ace during the war, credited with 20 victories.
Wilhelm "Willi" Reinhard (March 12, 1891 – July 3, 1918) was a German pilot during World War I. Reinhard was born in Düsseldorf and became a flying ace during the war, credited with 20 victories.
William, Prince of Hohenzollern
William, Prince of Hohenzollern (Wilhelm August Karl Joseph Peter Ferdinand Benedikt Fürst von Hohenzollern) (7 March 1864, Schloss Benrath, near Düsseldorf – 22 October 1927, Sigmaringen)...
William, Prince of Hohenzollern (Wilhelm August Karl Joseph Peter Ferdinand Benedikt Fürst von Hohenzollern) (7 March 1864, Schloss Benrath, near Düsseldorf – 22 October 1927, Sigmaringen)...
Willy Berking
Willy Berking was a German orchestra conductor, trombonist and composer.
Willy Berking was a German orchestra conductor, trombonist and composer.
Wim Wenders
Ernst Wilhelm "Wim" Wenders is a German film director, playwright, author, photographer and producer.
Ernst Wilhelm "Wim" Wenders is a German film director, playwright, author, photographer and producer.
Winrich Behr
Winrich Behr (born 22 January 1918) was a Panzer Captain and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross who was on the intelligence staff of the Sixth Army during the Stalingrad encirclement.
Winrich Behr (born 22 January 1918) was a Panzer Captain and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross who was on the intelligence staff of the Sixth Army during the Stalingrad encirclement.
Wolf C. Hartwig
Wolfgang C. Hartwig (born 1921), born in Düsseldorf, Germany, sometimes credited as: Wolfgang C. Hartwig and Wolfgang Hartwig is a German film producer working in exploitation genres.
Wolfgang C. Hartwig (born 1921), born in Düsseldorf, Germany, sometimes credited as: Wolfgang C. Hartwig and Wolfgang Hartwig is a German film producer working in exploitation genres.
Zeno Roth
Zeno Roth (born June 30, 1956) is a German guitarist and songwriter, playing in a fluent neoclassical/blues style.
Zeno Roth (born June 30, 1956) is a German guitarist and songwriter, playing in a fluent neoclassical/blues style.