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Adolf Busemann
Adolph Busemann was a German aerospace engineer and influential early pioneer in aerodynamics, specialising in supersonic airflows.
Adolph Busemann was a German aerospace engineer and influential early pioneer in aerodynamics, specialising in supersonic airflows.
Adolf Klügmann
Adolf Klügmann was a German classical archaeologist and numismatist born in Lübeck.
Adolf Klügmann was a German classical archaeologist and numismatist born in Lübeck.
Alexander Hagen
Alexander Hagen (born 1 January 1955 in Lübeck) is a German sailor.
Alexander Hagen (born 1 January 1955 in Lübeck) is a German sailor.
Amalie Malling
Amalie Malling is a Danish classical pianist.
Amalie Malling is a Danish classical pianist.
Andreas Kneller
Andreas Kneller was a German composer and organist of the North German school.
Andreas Kneller was a German composer and organist of the North German school.
Anita Dorris
Anita Dorris was a German actress of the Silent era.
Anita Dorris was a German actress of the Silent era.
Arnold Brecht
Arnold Brecht (January 26, 1884 – September 11, 1977) was a German jurist and one of the leading government officials in the Weimar Republic.
Arnold Brecht (January 26, 1884 – September 11, 1977) was a German jurist and one of the leading government officials in the Weimar Republic.
August Hermann Francke
August Hermann Francke (March 22, 1663 – June 8, 1727) was a German Protestant churchman.
August Hermann Francke (March 22, 1663 – June 8, 1727) was a German Protestant churchman.
Benedikt Dreyer
Benedikt Dreyer was a German sculptor, carver and painter working in Lübeck.
Benedikt Dreyer was a German sculptor, carver and painter working in Lübeck.
Benjamin Block
Benjamin Block was a seventeenth century German - Hungarian Baroque painter who married the flower painter Anna Katharina.
Benjamin Block was a seventeenth century German - Hungarian Baroque painter who married the flower painter Anna Katharina.
Bernt Notke
Bernt Notke (born c. 1435 in Lassan in Pomerania; died winter 1508/1509 in Lübeck) was the most important German painter and sculptor in Northern Europe in his times.
Bernt Notke (born c. 1435 in Lassan in Pomerania; died winter 1508/1509 in Lübeck) was the most important German painter and sculptor in Northern Europe in his times.
Bertrand Freiesleben
Bertrand Freiesleben (born 04 October 1967, in Lübeck, West Germany) is a German artist.
Bertrand Freiesleben (born 04 October 1967, in Lübeck, West Germany) is a German artist.
Christian Ahrendt
Christian Ahrendt (born 7 May 1963 in Lübeck) is a German politician and member of the FDP.
Christian Ahrendt (born 7 May 1963 in Lübeck) is a German politician and member of the FDP.
Christian Friedrich Heinecken
Christian Friedrich Heinecken, also known as "the Infant of Lübeck", was a legendary German child prodigy.
Christian Friedrich Heinecken, also known as "the Infant of Lübeck", was a legendary German child prodigy.
Claus Dethloff
Claus Dethloff (born 24 September 1968 in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein) is a retired (West) German hammer thrower.
Claus Dethloff (born 24 September 1968 in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein) is a retired (West) German hammer thrower.
Dirk Skreber
Dirk Skreber, (b. 1961 Lübeck, Germany) is a contemporary artist who lives and works in New York.
Dirk Skreber, (b. 1961 Lübeck, Germany) is a contemporary artist who lives and works in New York.
Dorothea von Rodde-Schlözer
Dorothea von Rodde-Schlözer,, was a talented German scholar and the first woman to receive a doctor of philosophy degree in Germany.
Dorothea von Rodde-Schlözer,, was a talented German scholar and the first woman to receive a doctor of philosophy degree in Germany.
Duke Christian of Oldenburg
Duke Christian of Oldenburg (Christian Nikolaus Udo Peter Herzog von Oldenburg; born 1 February 1955) is the heir apparent to the headship of Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg, though not the seni...
Duke Christian of Oldenburg (Christian Nikolaus Udo Peter Herzog von Oldenburg; born 1 February 1955) is the heir apparent to the headship of Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg, though not the seni...
Emanuel Geibel
Emanuel von Geibel (October 17, 1815–April 6, 1884), German poet and playwright, was born at Lübeck, the son of a pastor in the city.
Emanuel von Geibel (October 17, 1815–April 6, 1884), German poet and playwright, was born at Lübeck, the son of a pastor in the city.
Ephraim Carlebach
Ephraim Carlebach (March 12, 1879 in Lübeck – 1936 in Ramat Gan, British Mandate of Palestine), was a German-born Orthodox rabbi.
Ephraim Carlebach (March 12, 1879 in Lübeck – 1936 in Ramat Gan, British Mandate of Palestine), was a German-born Orthodox rabbi.
Erasmus Finx
Erasmus Finx (November 16, 1627 – December 20, 1694), aka Erasmus Francisci, was a German Polymath, author and writer of Christian hymns.
Erasmus Finx (November 16, 1627 – December 20, 1694), aka Erasmus Francisci, was a German Polymath, author and writer of Christian hymns.
Erich Mühsam
Erich Mühsam (6 April 1878 – 10 July 1934) was a German-Jewish anarchist essayist, poet and playwright.
Erich Mühsam (6 April 1878 – 10 July 1934) was a German-Jewish anarchist essayist, poet and playwright.
Erich Vermehren
Erich Vermehren, also known as Erich Vermeeren de Saventhem or Eric Maria de Saventhem, (December 23, 1919-April 28, 2005) was an ardent anti-Nazi and is best known as the German agent o...
Erich Vermehren, also known as Erich Vermeeren de Saventhem or Eric Maria de Saventhem, (December 23, 1919-April 28, 2005) was an ardent anti-Nazi and is best known as the German agent o...
Ernest Krause
Ernest Krause (born July 3, 1866) was a coxswain serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Ernest Krause (born July 3, 1866) was a coxswain serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
F.L.Æ. Kunzen
Friedrich Ludwig Æmilius Kunzen was a German composer and conductor who lived and worked for much of his life in Denmark.
Friedrich Ludwig Æmilius Kunzen was a German composer and conductor who lived and worked for much of his life in Denmark.
Felix Carlebach
Felix Falk Carlebach (15 April 1911 in Lübeck - 23 January 2008 in Manchester) was a German-born British Rabbi in Manchester, England.
Felix Falk Carlebach (15 April 1911 in Lübeck - 23 January 2008 in Manchester) was a German-born British Rabbi in Manchester, England.
Franz Tunder
Franz Tunder was a German composer and organist of the early to middle Baroque era.
Franz Tunder was a German composer and organist of the early to middle Baroque era.
Franz Ziehl
Dr. Franz Ziehl was a German bacteriologist.
Dr. Franz Ziehl was a German bacteriologist.
Friedrich Matthias Claudius
Friedrich Matthias Claudius was a German anatomist who was a native of Lübeck.
Friedrich Matthias Claudius was a German anatomist who was a native of Lübeck.
Georg Curtius
Georg Curtius (April 16, 1820, Lübeck – August 12, 1885, Hermsdorf am Kynast), German philologist, was born at Lübeck.
Georg Curtius (April 16, 1820, Lübeck – August 12, 1885, Hermsdorf am Kynast), German philologist, was born at Lübeck.
Georg Kaibel
Georg Kaibel (October 30, 1849 - October 12, 1901) was a German classical philologist born in Lübeck.
Georg Kaibel (October 30, 1849 - October 12, 1901) was a German classical philologist born in Lübeck.
Godfrey Kneller
Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and was court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II ...
Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and was court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II ...
Haim Cohn
Haim Herman Cohn (חיים הרמן כהן, born 11 March 1911, died 10 April 2002) was an Israeli jurist and politician.
Haim Herman Cohn (חיים הרמן כהן, born 11 March 1911, died 10 April 2002) was an Israeli jurist and politician.
Hanns Maaßen
Hanns Maaßen (born 26 December 1908 as Otto Johannes Maaßen in Lübeck, died 23 June 1983 in Mahlow) was a German journalist and writer.
Hanns Maaßen (born 26 December 1908 as Otto Johannes Maaßen in Lübeck, died 23 June 1983 in Mahlow) was a German journalist and writer.
Hans Blumenberg
Hans Blumenberg was a German philosopher.
Hans Blumenberg was a German philosopher.
Hans-Joachim Jabs
Hans-Joachim Jabs was both a day and night fighter ace in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. 50 victories were scored.
Hans-Joachim Jabs was both a day and night fighter ace in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. 50 victories were scored.
Heinrich Jacob Aldenrath
Heinrich Jakob Aldenrath, who was born at Lübeck in 1775, was a portrait painter, a miniaturist, and a lithographer.
Heinrich Jakob Aldenrath, who was born at Lübeck in 1775, was a portrait painter, a miniaturist, and a lithographer.
Heinrich Mann
Luiz (Ludwig) Heinrich Mann (27 March 1871 – 11 March 1950) was a German novelist who wrote works with strong social themes.
Luiz (Ludwig) Heinrich Mann (27 March 1871 – 11 March 1950) was a German novelist who wrote works with strong social themes.
Heinrich Meibom (doctor)
Heinrich Meibom (* 29 June 1638 in Lübeck, † 26 March 1700 in Helmstedt) was a German physician and scholar.
Heinrich Meibom (* 29 June 1638 in Lübeck, † 26 March 1700 in Helmstedt) was a German physician and scholar.
Helmuth Brinkmann
Helmuth Brinkmann (12 March 1895 – 26 September 1983) was a Vice Admiral in the Kriegsmarine during the World War II who captained the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen.
Helmuth Brinkmann (12 March 1895 – 26 September 1983) was a Vice Admiral in the Kriegsmarine during the World War II who captained the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen.
Hermann Pister
Hermann Pister was an SS Oberführer and commandant of Buchenwald concentration camp from 21 January 1942 until April 1945.
Hermann Pister was an SS Oberführer and commandant of Buchenwald concentration camp from 21 January 1942 until April 1945.
Jens Bargmann
Jens Bargmann is Archbishop of Washington, D.C. and Metropolitan of Europe of the Anglo-Lutheran Catholic Church.
Jens Bargmann is Archbishop of Washington, D.C. and Metropolitan of Europe of the Anglo-Lutheran Catholic Church.
Joachim Jungius
Joachim Jungius (22 October 1587 – 23 September 1657) was a German mathematician, logician and philosopher of sciences.
Joachim Jungius (22 October 1587 – 23 September 1657) was a German mathematician, logician and philosopher of sciences.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (September 18, 1781- June 6, 1851) was a German bryologist who worked as a lawyer in Bergedorf (today a burrough of Hamburg).
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (September 18, 1781- June 6, 1851) was a German bryologist who worked as a lawyer in Bergedorf (today a burrough of Hamburg).
Johann Christian Friedrich Heidmann
Johann Christian Friedrich Heidmann was a German missionary and botanical collector who was born near Lübeck.
Johann Christian Friedrich Heidmann was a German missionary and botanical collector who was born near Lübeck.
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
Johann Friedrich Overbeck (4 July 1789 – 12 November 1869), was a German painter and member of the Nazarene movement.
Johann Friedrich Overbeck (4 July 1789 – 12 November 1869), was a German painter and member of the Nazarene movement.
Johann Julius Walbaum
Johann Julius Walbaum (1724 – 1799), a native of Lübeck, Germany was a physician, naturalist and taxonomist.
Johann Julius Walbaum (1724 – 1799), a native of Lübeck, Germany was a physician, naturalist and taxonomist.
Johann Lorenz von Mosheim
Johann Lorenz von Mosheim or Johann Lorenz Mosheim (October 9, 1693 – September 9, 1755), German Lutheran church historian, was born at Lübeck on 9 October 1693 or 1694.
Johann Lorenz von Mosheim or Johann Lorenz Mosheim (October 9, 1693 – September 9, 1755), German Lutheran church historian, was born at Lübeck on 9 October 1693 or 1694.
Johann Wilhelm Cordes
Johann Wilhelm Cordes, a landscape painter, was born at Lübeck in 1824, and died in 1869 at Weimar, where he was professor at the school of arts.
Johann Wilhelm Cordes, a landscape painter, was born at Lübeck in 1824, and died in 1869 at Weimar, where he was professor at the school of arts.
Johann Wilhelm Petersen
Johann Wilhelm Petersen (July 1, 1649 in Osnabrück, Germany - January 31, 1727 in Zerbst, Germany) was a German theologian, mystic, and Millennialist.
Johann Wilhelm Petersen (July 1, 1649 in Osnabrück, Germany - January 31, 1727 in Zerbst, Germany) was a German theologian, mystic, and Millennialist.
John Rugee
John Rugee was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
John Rugee was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Joseph Carlebach
Dr. Joseph Hirsch Carlebach was an Orthodox rabbi and Jewish-German scholar and natural scientist.
Dr. Joseph Hirsch Carlebach was an Orthodox rabbi and Jewish-German scholar and natural scientist.
Juan Brüggen Messtorff
Juan Brüggen Messtorff was a German-Chilean geologist.
Juan Brüggen Messtorff was a German-Chilean geologist.
Julius Léopold Eduard Avé-Lallemant
Julius Léopold Eduard Avé-Lallemant (July 4, 1803 – May 17, 1867) was a German botanist who was a native of Lübeck.
Julius Léopold Eduard Avé-Lallemant (July 4, 1803 – May 17, 1867) was a German botanist who was a native of Lübeck.
Justus Mühlenpfordt
Justus Mühlenpfordt (22 April 1911 in Lübeck – 2 October 2000) was a German nuclear physicist.
Justus Mühlenpfordt (22 April 1911 in Lübeck – 2 October 2000) was a German nuclear physicist.
Justus von Dohnányi
Justus von Dohnányi (born December 2, 1960) is a German actor.
Justus von Dohnányi (born December 2, 1960) is a German actor.
Jörg Ziercke
Jörg Ziercke (born in 18 July 1947, in Lübeck, Germany) has been the chief commissioner of the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt) since 2004.
Jörg Ziercke (born in 18 July 1947, in Lübeck, Germany) has been the chief commissioner of the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt) since 2004.
Karl Boy-Ed
Karl Boy-Ed was naval attaché to German Ambassador to the United States Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff during World War I.
Karl Boy-Ed was naval attaché to German Ambassador to the United States Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff during World War I.
Knut Höhne
Knut Höhne (born 19 November 1949) is a German fencer.
Knut Höhne (born 19 November 1949) is a German fencer.
Kurd von Schlözer
Kurd von Schlözer Kurd von Schlözer was an imperial German historian, diplomat and German Ambassador to the United States from 1871 to 1882.
Kurd von Schlözer Kurd von Schlözer was an imperial German historian, diplomat and German Ambassador to the United States from 1871 to 1882.
Luis Camnitzer
Luis Camnitzer Luis Camnitzer (born 1937) is a German-born Uruguayan artist and academic who resides in the United States.
Luis Camnitzer Luis Camnitzer (born 1937) is a German-born Uruguayan artist and academic who resides in the United States.
Marie-Louise Dräger
Marie-Louise Dräger (born 11 April 1981 in Lübeck) is a German rower.
Marie-Louise Dräger (born 11 April 1981 in Lübeck) is a German rower.
Max Linde
Max Linde was an ophthalmologist who is best known as a patron and art collector of the early 20th century.
Max Linde was an ophthalmologist who is best known as a patron and art collector of the early 20th century.
Paul Both
Paul Both (3 March 1911 – 12 August 1944) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Paul Both (3 March 1911 – 12 August 1944) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Robert Christian Avé-Lallemant
Robert Christian Barthold Avé-Lallemant (July 25, 1812 – October 10, 1884) was a German physician and explorer who was a native of Lübeck.
Robert Christian Barthold Avé-Lallemant (July 25, 1812 – October 10, 1884) was a German physician and explorer who was a native of Lübeck.
Rudolf Brehmer
Rudolf Brehmer (15 January 1887 – 3 November 1967) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Rudolf Brehmer (15 January 1887 – 3 November 1967) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Rötger Feldmann
Rötger Feldmann (born 17 March 1950 in Travemünde), aka Brösel, is a German comic book artist.
Rötger Feldmann (born 17 March 1950 in Travemünde), aka Brösel, is a German comic book artist.
Sven-Sören Christophersen
Sven-Sören Christophersen is a German handball player.
Sven-Sören Christophersen is a German handball player.
Thomas Baltzar
Thomas Baltzar (c. 1631 – July 24, 1663) was a German violinist and composer.
Thomas Baltzar (c. 1631 – July 24, 1663) was a German violinist and composer.
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann (6 June 1875 – 12 August 1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and 1929 Nobel Prize laureate, known for his series of highly ...
Thomas Mann (6 June 1875 – 12 August 1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and 1929 Nobel Prize laureate, known for his series of highly ...
Turiya Hanover
Turiya Hanover, otherwise Wibke, Prinzessin von Hannover, née van Gunsteren (born 1948, Lübeck), is an Australian spiritualist, and a married-in member of the Royal Family of Hanover.
Turiya Hanover, otherwise Wibke, Prinzessin von Hannover, née van Gunsteren (born 1948, Lübeck), is an Australian spiritualist, and a married-in member of the Royal Family of Hanover.
Walter D. Asmus
Walter D. Asmus (born 1941 in Lübeck) is a German theatre director.
Walter D. Asmus (born 1941 in Lübeck) is a German theatre director.
Werner Bergengruen
Werner Bergengruen (September 16, 1892 – September 4, 1964) was a Baltic German novelist.
Werner Bergengruen (September 16, 1892 – September 4, 1964) was a Baltic German novelist.
Wilhelm Bousset
Wilhelm Bousset was a German theologian and New Testament scholar.
Wilhelm Bousset was a German theologian and New Testament scholar.
Wilhelm Mohnke
SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Mohnke was one of the original 120 members of the SS-Staff Guard "Berlin" formed in March 1933.
SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Mohnke was one of the original 120 members of the SS-Staff Guard "Berlin" formed in March 1933.
Willy Brandt
Willy Brandt, born Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm (; 18 December 1913 – 8 October 1992), was a German politician, Mayor of West Berlin 1957–1966, Chancellor of West Germany 1969–1974...
Willy Brandt, born Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm (; 18 December 1913 – 8 October 1992), was a German politician, Mayor of West Berlin 1957–1966, Chancellor of West Germany 1969–1974...
Wolfgang Nešković
Wolfgang Nešković (born June 3, 1948 in Lübeck) is a German politician, representative of the party The Left.
Wolfgang Nešković (born June 3, 1948 in Lübeck) is a German politician, representative of the party The Left.