SettingsPeople from Hesse-Nassau
Adolf Reichwein
Adolf Reichwein (3 October 1898 – 20 October 1944) was a German educator, economist, and cultural policymaker for the SPD. He was also a resistance fighter in Nazi Germany.
Adolf Reichwein (3 October 1898 – 20 October 1944) was a German educator, economist, and cultural policymaker for the SPD. He was also a resistance fighter in Nazi Germany.
Alexander Rüstow
Alexander Rüstow (April 8, 1885 – June 30, 1963) was a German sociologist and economist.
Alexander Rüstow (April 8, 1885 – June 30, 1963) was a German sociologist and economist.
Artur Mahraun
Artur Mahraun (30 December 1890-29 March 1950) was the founder and leader of the Young German Order (Jungdeutscher Orden or Jungdo) and an early contender for the leadership of the far right...
Artur Mahraun (30 December 1890-29 March 1950) was the founder and leader of the Young German Order (Jungdeutscher Orden or Jungdo) and an early contender for the leadership of the far right...
Bonifatius Becker
Bonifatius Becker OSB (31 October 1898 – 9 May 1981) was the first resident Abbot for over 100 years, of the 1956 rebuilt Monastery near Aachen called Kornelimünster Abbey.
Bonifatius Becker OSB (31 October 1898 – 9 May 1981) was the first resident Abbot for over 100 years, of the 1956 rebuilt Monastery near Aachen called Kornelimünster Abbey.
Carl Braun (bass)
Carl Braun (Meisenheim, 2 June 1886 - Hamburg, 24 April 1960) was a German bass.
Carl Braun (Meisenheim, 2 June 1886 - Hamburg, 24 April 1960) was a German bass.
Dieter Henrich
Dieter Henrich is a German philosopher.
Dieter Henrich is a German philosopher.
Emil Carlebach
Emil Carlebach (July 10, 1914, Frankfurt, Hesse-Nassau - April 9, 2001) was a Hessian Landtag member, a writer, and a journalist.
Emil Carlebach (July 10, 1914, Frankfurt, Hesse-Nassau - April 9, 2001) was a Hessian Landtag member, a writer, and a journalist.
Erivan Haub
Erivan Haub (born 29 September 1932) is the former manager and partial owner of Tengelmann Group, one of Germany's largest retailers.
Erivan Haub (born 29 September 1932) is the former manager and partial owner of Tengelmann Group, one of Germany's largest retailers.
Ernst Toepfer
Ernst Toepfer (4 June 1877 – 6 August 1955) was a German painter.
Ernst Toepfer (4 June 1877 – 6 August 1955) was a German painter.
Ernst Udet
Colonel General Ernst Udet was the second-highest scoring German flying ace of World War I. He was one of the youngest aces and was the highest scoring German ace to survive the war.
Colonel General Ernst Udet was the second-highest scoring German flying ace of World War I. He was one of the youngest aces and was the highest scoring German ace to survive the war.
Ernst vom Rath
Ernst Eduard vom Rath (3 June 1909–9 November 1938) was a German diplomat, remembered for his assassination in Paris in 1938 by a Jewish youth, Herschel Grynszpan.
Ernst Eduard vom Rath (3 June 1909–9 November 1938) was a German diplomat, remembered for his assassination in Paris in 1938 by a Jewish youth, Herschel Grynszpan.
Ernst von Harnack
Ernst Wolf Alexander Oskar Harnack (15 July 1888 – 5 March 1945), granted the title von Harnack in 1914, was an official of the Prussian provincial government, a German politician, a...
Ernst Wolf Alexander Oskar Harnack (15 July 1888 – 5 March 1945), granted the title von Harnack in 1914, was an official of the Prussian provincial government, a German politician, a...
Erwin Finlay-Freundlich
Erwin Finlay-Freundlich (May 29, 1885 - July 24, 1964) was a German astronomer, a pupil of Felix Klein.
Erwin Finlay-Freundlich (May 29, 1885 - July 24, 1964) was a German astronomer, a pupil of Felix Klein.
Erwin Piscator
Erwin Friedrich Maximilian Piscator (17 December 1893 in Greifenstein-Ulm – 30 March 1966 in Starnberg) was a German theatre director and producer who, with Bertolt Brecht, was the foremost expo...
Erwin Friedrich Maximilian Piscator (17 December 1893 in Greifenstein-Ulm – 30 March 1966 in Starnberg) was a German theatre director and producer who, with Bertolt Brecht, was the foremost expo...
Ferdinand Frantz
Ferdinand Frantz (born February 8, 1906, Kassel - May 26, 1959, Munich), was a German operatic bass-baritone.
Ferdinand Frantz (born February 8, 1906, Kassel - May 26, 1959, Munich), was a German operatic bass-baritone.
Friedrich Blume
Friedrich Blume (5 January 1893 – 22 November 1975) was professor of Musicology in Kiel University from 1938-1958.
Friedrich Blume (5 January 1893 – 22 November 1975) was professor of Musicology in Kiel University from 1938-1958.
Friedrich Paulus
Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Paulus was an officer in the German military from 1910 to 1945.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Paulus was an officer in the German military from 1910 to 1945.
Fritz von Lossberg
Friedrich Karl "Fritz" von Lossberg (30 April 1868 – 4 May 1942) was a German colonel, and later general, of World War I. He was a strategic planner, especially of defence, who was Chief o...
Friedrich Karl "Fritz" von Lossberg (30 April 1868 – 4 May 1942) was a German colonel, and later general, of World War I. He was a strategic planner, especially of defence, who was Chief o...
Georg Konrad Morgen
Georg Konrad Morgen (8 June 1909 – 4 February 1982) was an SS judge and lawyer who investigated crimes committed in Nazi concentration camps.
Georg Konrad Morgen (8 June 1909 – 4 February 1982) was an SS judge and lawyer who investigated crimes committed in Nazi concentration camps.
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 von Boeselager
Georg Freiherr von Boeselager (August 25, 1915 – August 29, 1944) was a German nobleman and an officer of the Wehrmacht, who ultimately reached the rank of Colonel (Oberst) of Cavalry.
Georg Freiherr von Boeselager (August 25, 1915 – August 29, 1944) was a German nobleman and an officer of the Wehrmacht, who ultimately reached the rank of Colonel (Oberst) of Cavalry.
Georg von Küchler
Georg Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Küchler was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War.
Georg Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Küchler was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War.
Gerhard Ritter
Gerhard Georg Bernhard Ritter was a conservative German historian.
Gerhard Georg Bernhard Ritter was a conservative German historian.
Gustav Ricker
Gustav Wilhelm August Josef Ricker (November 2, 1870 – September 23, 1948) was a German physician and pathologist born in Hadamar, Hesse-Nassau.
Gustav Wilhelm August Josef Ricker (November 2, 1870 – September 23, 1948) was a German physician and pathologist born in Hadamar, Hesse-Nassau.
Günther Lütjens
Günther Lütjens (25 May 1889 – 27 May 1941) was a German Admiral whose military service spanned almost 30 years.
Günther Lütjens (25 May 1889 – 27 May 1941) was a German Admiral whose military service spanned almost 30 years.
Hans Felber
Hans Felber (July 8, 1889—March 8, 1962) was a German infantry general (from August 1, 1940) and staff officer.
Hans Felber (July 8, 1889—March 8, 1962) was a German infantry general (from August 1, 1940) and staff officer.
Hans Fischer
Hans Fischer was a German organic chemist and the recipient of the 1930 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
Hans Fischer was a German organic chemist and the recipient of the 1930 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
Hans Grimm
Hans Grimm (March 22, 1875 in Wiesbaden - September 29, 1959 in Lippoldsberg) was a German writer.
Hans Grimm (March 22, 1875 in Wiesbaden - September 29, 1959 in Lippoldsberg) was a German writer.
Hans Kopfermann
Hans Kopfermann (26 April 1895 in Breckenheim near Wiesbaden – 1963) was a German atomic and nuclear physicist.
Hans Kopfermann (26 April 1895 in Breckenheim near Wiesbaden – 1963) was a German atomic and nuclear physicist.
Hans Leybold
Hans Leybold (2 April 1892 - 8 September 1914) was a German poet and nihilist, whose small body of work was a major inspiration behind much of the Dada movement, in particular the works of his c...
Hans Leybold (2 April 1892 - 8 September 1914) was a German poet and nihilist, whose small body of work was a major inspiration behind much of the Dada movement, in particular the works of his c...
Hans von Obstfelder
Hans von Obstfelder (6 September 1886 – 20 December 1976) was a German general of infantry, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross wit...
Hans von Obstfelder (6 September 1886 – 20 December 1976) was a German general of infantry, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross wit...
Hans-Georg Gadamer
Hans-Georg Gadamer (; February 11, 1900 – March 13, 2002) was a German philosopher of the continental tradition, best known for his 1960 magnum opus, Truth and Method (Wahrheit und M...
Hans-Georg Gadamer (; February 11, 1900 – March 13, 2002) was a German philosopher of the continental tradition, best known for his 1960 magnum opus, Truth and Method (Wahrheit und M...
Helene Junker
Helene "Leni" Junker (8 December 1905 – 9 February 1997) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Helene "Leni" Junker (8 December 1905 – 9 February 1997) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Helmut Hasse
Helmut Hasse was a German mathematician working in algebraic number theory, known for fundamental contributions to class field theory, the application of p-adic numbers to local classfield theor...
Helmut Hasse was a German mathematician working in algebraic number theory, known for fundamental contributions to class field theory, the application of p-adic numbers to local classfield theor...
Helmut Meitzel
Helmut Meitzel was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Helmut Meitzel was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Hermann Abendroth
Hermann Paul Maximilian Abendroth (19 January 1883 – 29 May 1956) was a German conductor.
Hermann Paul Maximilian Abendroth (19 January 1883 – 29 May 1956) was a German conductor.
Hermann Scheer
Hermann Scheer was a Social Democrat member of the German Bundestag, President of Eurosolar and General Chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy.
Hermann Scheer was a Social Democrat member of the German Bundestag, President of Eurosolar and General Chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy.
Holger Börner
Holger Börner (7 February 1931 in Kassel 2 August 2006 in Kassel) was a German politician of the SPD.
Holger Börner (7 February 1931 in Kassel 2 August 2006 in Kassel) was a German politician of the SPD.
Horst-Günther von Fassong
Hauptmann Horst-Günther von Fassong was a German World War II Luftwaffe Flying ace.
Hauptmann Horst-Günther von Fassong was a German World War II Luftwaffe Flying ace.
Irmgard von Stephani
Irmgard von Stephani (20 September 1895 – 5 October 2007) was at age 112 years 15 days, the oldest person in Germany alive and one of only 4 Europeans left who were officially born in 1895.
Irmgard von Stephani (20 September 1895 – 5 October 2007) was at age 112 years 15 days, the oldest person in Germany alive and one of only 4 Europeans left who were officially born in 1895.
Johanna Kirchner
Johanna "Hanna" Kirchner (née Johanna Stunz; 24 April 1889 – 9 June 1944) was a German opponent of the Nazi régime.
Johanna "Hanna" Kirchner (née Johanna Stunz; 24 April 1889 – 9 June 1944) was a German opponent of the Nazi régime.
Karl Herxheimer
Karl Herxheimer (June 26, 1861 - December 6, 1942) was a German-Jewish dermatologist who was a native of Wiesbaden.
Karl Herxheimer (June 26, 1861 - December 6, 1942) was a German-Jewish dermatologist who was a native of Wiesbaden.
Karl Willy Wagner
Karl Willy Wagner (1883–1953) was a German pioneer in the theory of electronic filters.
Karl Willy Wagner (1883–1953) was a German pioneer in the theory of electronic filters.
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.
Kurt Jahn
General Kurt Jahn, aka Curt Jahn, (February 16, 1892 - November 7, 1966) was a German general and commander in Lombardy, Italy during World War II. Born in Schmalkalden, Germany, he was ca...
General Kurt Jahn, aka Curt Jahn, (February 16, 1892 - November 7, 1966) was a German general and commander in Lombardy, Italy during World War II. Born in Schmalkalden, Germany, he was ca...
Leni Junker
Leni Junker was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Leni Junker was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Leo Löwenthal
Leo Löwenthal was a German-Jewish sociologist usually associated with the Frankfurt School.
Leo Löwenthal was a German-Jewish sociologist usually associated with the Frankfurt School.
Leo Strauss
Leo Strauss (September 20, 1899 – October 18, 1973) was a German-American political philosopher and classicist who specialized in classical political philosophy.
Leo Strauss (September 20, 1899 – October 18, 1973) was a German-American political philosopher and classicist who specialized in classical political philosophy.
Ludwig Beck
Generaloberst Ludwig August Theodor Beck was a German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of the Nazi regime in Germany before World War II.
Generaloberst Ludwig August Theodor Beck was a German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of the Nazi regime in Germany before World War II.
Ludwig Landmann
Dr. Ludwig Landmann (May 18, 1868 in Mannheim – March 5, 1945 in Voorburg, Netherlands) was a liberal German politician of the Weimar Republic.
Dr. Ludwig Landmann (May 18, 1868 in Mannheim – March 5, 1945 in Voorburg, Netherlands) was a liberal German politician of the Weimar Republic.
Mathilde Ludendorff
Mathilde Friederike Karoline Ludendorff (born Mathilde Spiess on October 4, 1877 in Wiesbaden–died June 24, 1966 in Tutzing) was a German teacher and doctor.
Mathilde Friederike Karoline Ludendorff (born Mathilde Spiess on October 4, 1877 in Wiesbaden–died June 24, 1966 in Tutzing) was a German teacher and doctor.
Max Hoffmann
Max Hoffmann was a German officer and military strategist during World War I. He is widely regarded as one of the finest staff officers of the imperial period.
Max Hoffmann was a German officer and military strategist during World War I. He is widely regarded as one of the finest staff officers of the imperial period.
Max Oehler
Max Oehler (December 29, 1875 – March 1946) was a German army officer and archivist for the "Nietzsche-Archiv."
Max Oehler (December 29, 1875 – March 1946) was a German army officer and archivist for the "Nietzsche-Archiv."
Oskar Fischinger
Oskar Fischinger (22 June 1900, Gelnhausen, Hesse-Nassau — 31 January 1967, Los Angeles) was an abstract animator, filmmaker, and painter.
Oskar Fischinger (22 June 1900, Gelnhausen, Hesse-Nassau — 31 January 1967, Los Angeles) was an abstract animator, filmmaker, and painter.
Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer
Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer was a German human biologist and eugenicist concerned primarily with "racial hygiene" and twin research.
Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer was a German human biologist and eugenicist concerned primarily with "racial hygiene" and twin research.
Otto Blumenthal
Ludwig Otto Blumenthal (20 July 1876 – 13 November 1944) was a German mathematician and professor at RWTH Aachen University.
Ludwig Otto Blumenthal (20 July 1876 – 13 November 1944) was a German mathematician and professor at RWTH Aachen University.
Otto Frank
Otto Heinrich "Pim" Frank was a German-born businessman and the father of Anne Frank and Margot Frank.
Otto Heinrich "Pim" Frank was a German-born businessman and the father of Anne Frank and Margot Frank.
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.
Otto Loewi
Otto Loewi was a German born pharmacologist whose discovery of acetylcholine helped enhance medical therapy.
Otto Loewi was a German born pharmacologist whose discovery of acetylcholine helped enhance medical therapy.
Paul Hindemith
Paul Hindemith (16 November 1895 – 28 December 1963) was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.
Paul Hindemith (16 November 1895 – 28 December 1963) was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.
Philipp Scheidemann
Philipp Scheidemann (26 July 1865 Kassel – 29 November 1939 Copenhagen) was a German Social Democratic politician, who proclaimed the Republic on 9 November 1918, and who became the second...
Philipp Scheidemann (26 July 1865 Kassel – 29 November 1939 Copenhagen) was a German Social Democratic politician, who proclaimed the Republic on 9 November 1918, and who became the second...
Reinhard Suhren
Commander Reinhard "Teddy" Suhren was a German U-boat commander in World War II and younger brother of Korvettenkapitän and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient Gerd Suhren.
Commander Reinhard "Teddy" Suhren was a German U-boat commander in World War II and younger brother of Korvettenkapitän and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient Gerd Suhren.
Richard Huelsenbeck
Richard Huelsenbeck (April 23, 1892 - April 20, 1974) was a poet, writer and drummer born in Frankenau, Hessen-Nassau.
Richard Huelsenbeck (April 23, 1892 - April 20, 1974) was a poet, writer and drummer born in Frankenau, Hessen-Nassau.
Richard Oehler
Richard Oehler (1878-1948) was a German Nietzsche scholar – an early editor of the philosopher's works, and author of Friedrich Nietzsche und die deutsche Zukunft (Leipzig: Armanen-Verlag, 1...
Richard Oehler (1878-1948) was a German Nietzsche scholar – an early editor of the philosopher's works, and author of Friedrich Nietzsche und die deutsche Zukunft (Leipzig: Armanen-Verlag, 1...
Roland Vogt
Roland Vogt is a German politician.
Roland Vogt is a German politician.
Rudolf Holste
Rudolf Holste was a German officer during World War I and World War II. He was born in Hessisch Oldendorf, Hesse-Nassau.
Rudolf Holste was a German officer during World War I and World War II. He was born in Hessisch Oldendorf, Hesse-Nassau.
Rudolf Jordan
Rudolf Jordan was a Nazi Gauleiter in Halle-Merseburg and Magdeburg-Anhalt in the time of the Third Reich.
Rudolf Jordan was a Nazi Gauleiter in Halle-Merseburg and Magdeburg-Anhalt in the time of the Third Reich.
Theodor Blank
Theodor Anton Blank (19 September 1905 – 14 May 1972) was a German politician of the CDU. He was one of the founders of the CDU in 1945.
Theodor Anton Blank (19 September 1905 – 14 May 1972) was a German politician of the CDU. He was one of the founders of the CDU in 1945.
Theodor Haubach
Theodor Haubach (15 September 1896 in Frankfurt am Main – 23 January 1945 in Berlin) was a German journalist, SPD politician, and resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Theodor Haubach (15 September 1896 in Frankfurt am Main – 23 January 1945 in Berlin) was a German journalist, SPD politician, and resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Theodor W. Adorno
Theodor W. Adorno was a German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist known for his critical theory of society.
Theodor W. Adorno was a German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist known for his critical theory of society.
Theodor Ziehen
Georg Theodor Ziehen (12 November 1862 - 29 December 1950) was a German neurologist and psychiatrist born in Frankfurt am Main.
Georg Theodor Ziehen (12 November 1862 - 29 December 1950) was a German neurologist and psychiatrist born in Frankfurt am Main.
Walter Eckhardt
Walter Eckhardt (March 23, 1906 - January 1, 1994) was a German politician, who represented the All-German Bloc/League of Expellees and Deprived of Rights (GB/BHE) and subsequently the Christi...
Walter Eckhardt (March 23, 1906 - January 1, 1994) was a German politician, who represented the All-German Bloc/League of Expellees and Deprived of Rights (GB/BHE) and subsequently the Christi...
Walter Gerlach
Walt(h)er Gerlach (1 August 1889 - 10 August 1979) was a German physicist who co-discovered spin quantization in a magnetic field, the Stern-Gerlach effect.
Walt(h)er Gerlach (1 August 1889 - 10 August 1979) was a German physicist who co-discovered spin quantization in a magnetic field, the Stern-Gerlach effect.
Wilhelm Adam (politician)
Wilhelm Adam was a career military officer who served in three German Armies and later became an East German politician.
Wilhelm Adam was a career military officer who served in three German Armies and later became an East German politician.
Wilhelm Balthasar
Major Wilhelm Balthasar (2 February 1914 – 3 July 1941) was a German World War II Luftwaffe flying ace, commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 (JG 2) and a winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross...
Major Wilhelm Balthasar (2 February 1914 – 3 July 1941) was a German World War II Luftwaffe flying ace, commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 (JG 2) and a winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross...
Wilhelm Kreis
Wilhelm Kreis (March 17, 1873 – August 13, 1955) was a prominent German architect and professor of architecture, active through four political systems in German history: the Wilhelmine era...
Wilhelm Kreis (March 17, 1873 – August 13, 1955) was a prominent German architect and professor of architecture, active through four political systems in German history: the Wilhelmine era...
Wilhelm Stuckart
Wilhelm Stuckart was a Nazi Party lawyer and official, a state secretary in the German Interior Ministry and later, a convicted war criminal.
Wilhelm Stuckart was a Nazi Party lawyer and official, a state secretary in the German Interior Ministry and later, a convicted war criminal.
Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld
Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld is the current head of the branch of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld, one of the two remaining branches of the House of Hesse.
Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld is the current head of the branch of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld, one of the two remaining branches of the House of Hesse.
Willy Messerschmitt
Wilhelm Emil "Willy" Messerschmitt (June 26, 1898 – September 15, 1978) was a German aircraft designer and manufacturer.
Wilhelm Emil "Willy" Messerschmitt (June 26, 1898 – September 15, 1978) was a German aircraft designer and manufacturer.
Wilm Hosenfeld
Wilhelm Adalbert Hosenfeld, originally a teacher, was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Hauptmann by the end of the war.
Wilhelm Adalbert Hosenfeld, originally a teacher, was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Hauptmann by the end of the war.
Wolfdietrich Schnurre
Wolfdietrich Schnurre (22 August 1920, Frankfurt am Main, Germany – 9 June 1989, Kiel, Germany) was a German writer.
Wolfdietrich Schnurre (22 August 1920, Frankfurt am Main, Germany – 9 June 1989, Kiel, Germany) was a German writer.
Wolfgang Gentner
Wolfgang Gentner (23 July 1906 in Frankfurt am Main – 4 September 1980 in Heidelberg) was a German experimental nuclear physicist.
Wolfgang Gentner (23 July 1906 in Frankfurt am Main – 4 September 1980 in Heidelberg) was a German experimental nuclear physicist.
Wolfgang Mommsen
Wolfgang Justin Mommsen (November 5, 1930 - August 11, 2004) was a German historian.
Wolfgang Justin Mommsen (November 5, 1930 - August 11, 2004) was a German historian.