SettingsPeople from Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Adam Gottlob Moltke
Count Adam Gottlob Moltke, Danish courtier, statesman and diplomat, born at Riesenhof in Mecklenburg.
Count Adam Gottlob Moltke, Danish courtier, statesman and diplomat, born at Riesenhof in Mecklenburg.
Albrecht Kossel
Ludwig Karl Martin Leonhard Albrecht Kossel was a German biochemist and pioneer in the study of genetics.
Ludwig Karl Martin Leonhard Albrecht Kossel was a German biochemist and pioneer in the study of genetics.
Alexander Behm
Alexander Behm was a German physicist.
Alexander Behm was a German physicist.
Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Alexandrine Auguste of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (24 December 1879 – 28 December 1952) was the queen consort of King Christian X of Denmark.
Alexandrine Auguste of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (24 December 1879 – 28 December 1952) was the queen consort of King Christian X of Denmark.
Alfred Brunswig
Alfred Brunswig was a German philosopher.
Alfred Brunswig was a German philosopher.
Anton von Hohberg und Buchwald
Anton Freiherr von Hohberg und Buchwald (September 21, 1885 – July 2, 1934 (date estimated) was a German Reichswehr- and SS - Officer.
Anton Freiherr von Hohberg und Buchwald (September 21, 1885 – July 2, 1934 (date estimated) was a German Reichswehr- and SS - Officer.
Arthur R. von Hippel
Arthur Robert von Hippel (November 19, 1898 – December 31, 2003) was a German American materials scientist and physicist.
Arthur Robert von Hippel (November 19, 1898 – December 31, 2003) was a German American materials scientist and physicist.
Carl Brockelmann
Carl Brockelmann (1868–1956), German Semiticist, was the foremost orientalist of his generation.
Carl Brockelmann (1868–1956), German Semiticist, was the foremost orientalist of his generation.
Carl Conrad Theodor Litzmann
Carl Conrad Theodor Litzmann (October 7, 1815 – February 24, 1890) was a German obstetrician and gynecologist born in Gadebusch, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Carl Conrad Theodor Litzmann (October 7, 1815 – February 24, 1890) was a German obstetrician and gynecologist born in Gadebusch, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Carl Heinrich von Siemens
Carl Heinrich von Siemens (often just Carl von Siemens) (March 3, 1829 in Menzendorf, Mecklenburg - March 21, 1906 in Menton, France) was a German entrepreneur, a child (of fourteen) of a ...
Carl Heinrich von Siemens (often just Carl von Siemens) (March 3, 1829 in Menzendorf, Mecklenburg - March 21, 1906 in Menton, France) was a German entrepreneur, a child (of fourteen) of a ...
Carl Zerrahn
Carl Zerrahn (28 July 1826 Malchow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 29 December 1909 Milton, Massachusetts) was a German-born American flautist and conductor.
Carl Zerrahn (28 July 1826 Malchow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 29 December 1909 Milton, Massachusetts) was a German-born American flautist and conductor.
Christian Martin Frähn
Christian Martin Joachim Frähn (4 June 1782 – 16 August 1851), German and Russian numismatist and historian, was born at Rostock, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Christian Martin Joachim Frähn (4 June 1782 – 16 August 1851), German and Russian numismatist and historian, was born at Rostock, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Claus Breger
Claus Breger (25 December 1910 – 17 December 1944) 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 with O...
Claus Breger (25 December 1910 – 17 December 1944) 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 with O...
Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a Crown Princess of Germany and Prussia as the wife of German Crown Prince William, the son of German Emperor William II. Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam as wel...
Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a Crown Princess of Germany and Prussia as the wife of German Crown Prince William, the son of German Emperor William II. Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam as wel...
Duchess Elisabeth Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Duchess Elisabeth Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (10 August 1869 - 3 September 1955) was a daughter of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg by his third wife Princess Marie of Sc...
Duchess Elisabeth Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (10 August 1869 - 3 September 1955) was a daughter of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg by his third wife Princess Marie of Sc...
Duchess Marie Louise of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Duchess Marie Louise of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Herzogin Marie Luise Friederike Alexandrine Elisabeth Charlotte Catherine Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 31 March 180326 October 1862) was daughter of Freder...
Duchess Marie Louise of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Herzogin Marie Luise Friederike Alexandrine Elisabeth Charlotte Catherine Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 31 March 180326 October 1862) was daughter of Freder...
Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (later Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia, known as "Miechen" or "Maria Pavlovna the Elder"; 14 May 1854 – 6 September 1920) was born Marie Alexand...
Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (later Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia, known as "Miechen" or "Maria Pavlovna the Elder"; 14 May 1854 – 6 September 1920) was born Marie Alexand...
Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Herzog Ludwig von Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 6 August 172512 September 1778) was heir to the Dukedom of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his death.
Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Herzog Ludwig von Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 6 August 172512 September 1778) was heir to the Dukedom of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his death.
Eduard Heyck
Eduard Heyck (May 30, 1862 at Doberan (Mecklenburg-Schwerin), Germany – July 11, 1941 at Ermatingen (Switzerland)) was a German cultural historian, editor, writer and poet.
Eduard Heyck (May 30, 1862 at Doberan (Mecklenburg-Schwerin), Germany – July 11, 1941 at Ermatingen (Switzerland)) was a German cultural historian, editor, writer and poet.
Erika Fuchs
Erika Fuchs, née Petri (7 December 1906 in Rostock – 22 April 2005 in Munich), was a German translator.
Erika Fuchs, née Petri (7 December 1906 in Rostock – 22 April 2005 in Munich), was a German translator.
Ernst Goldenbaum
Ernst Goldenbaum (15 December 1898, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 13 March 1990) was an East German politician.
Ernst Goldenbaum (15 December 1898, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 13 March 1990) was an East German politician.
Ferdinand von Mueller
Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, KCMG was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist.
Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, KCMG was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist.
Franz Aepinus
Franz Ulrich Theodor Aepinus (December 13, 1724 – August 10, 1802) was a German and Russian natural philosopher.
Franz Ulrich Theodor Aepinus (December 13, 1724 – August 10, 1802) was a German and Russian natural philosopher.
Franz Passow
Franz Ludwig Carl Friedrich Passow (September 20, 1786 – March 11, 1833) was a German classical scholar and lexicographer.
Franz Ludwig Carl Friedrich Passow (September 20, 1786 – March 11, 1833) was a German classical scholar and lexicographer.
Franz Susemihl
Franz Susemihl (December 10, 1826 – April 30, 1901) was a German classical philologist born in Laage.
Franz Susemihl (December 10, 1826 – April 30, 1901) was a German classical philologist born in Laage.
Franz Ziehl
Dr. Franz Ziehl was a German bacteriologist.
Dr. Franz Ziehl was a German bacteriologist.
Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg
Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Called the Pious (Friedrich II Herzog von Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 9 November 171724 April 1785) was Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his ...
Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Called the Pious (Friedrich II Herzog von Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 9 November 171724 April 1785) was Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his ...
Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Called the Pious (Friedrich II Herzog von Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 9 November 171724 April 1785) was Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his ...
Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Called the Pious (Friedrich II Herzog von Mecklenburg-Schwerin; 9 November 171724 April 1785) was Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his ...
Friedrich Bohndorff
Friedrich Bohndorff (August 16, 1848, Plau am See, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - after 1894) was a German researcher and ornithologist.
Friedrich Bohndorff (August 16, 1848, Plau am See, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - after 1894) was a German researcher and ornithologist.
Friedrich Chrysander
Karl Franz Friedrich Chrysander (July 8, 1826 – September 3, 1901) was a German music historian and critic, whose edition of the works of George Frideric Handel and authoritative writings on man...
Karl Franz Friedrich Chrysander (July 8, 1826 – September 3, 1901) was a German music historian and critic, whose edition of the works of George Frideric Handel and authoritative writings on man...
Friedrich Hildebrandt
Friedrich Hildebrandt (19 September 1898, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 5 November 1948, Landsberg am Lech) was an SS Obergruppenführer, a Gauleiter and judged for war crimes in the time of th...
Friedrich Hildebrandt (19 September 1898, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 5 November 1948, Landsberg am Lech) was an SS Obergruppenführer, a Gauleiter and judged for war crimes in the time of th...
Friedrich Karl Theodor Zarncke
Friedrich Karl Theodor Zarncke (7 July 1825 – 15 October 1891), German philologist, was born at Zahrensdorf, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, the son of a country pastor.
Friedrich Karl Theodor Zarncke (7 July 1825 – 15 October 1891), German philologist, was born at Zahrensdorf, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, the son of a country pastor.
Friedrich Maassen
Friedrich Bernard Christian Maassen (September 24, 1823–April 9, 1900, age 76) was a German jurist, professor of law, and Roman Catholic scholar.
Friedrich Bernard Christian Maassen (September 24, 1823–April 9, 1900, age 76) was a German jurist, professor of law, and Roman Catholic scholar.
Friedrich Paschen
Louis Karl Heinrich Friedrich Paschen (January 22, 1865 - February 25, 1947), was a German physicist, known for his work on electrical discharges.
Louis Karl Heinrich Friedrich Paschen (January 22, 1865 - February 25, 1947), was a German physicist, known for his work on electrical discharges.
Friedrich Schlie
Friedrich Schlie (12 December 1839, Brüel, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - 21 July 1902, Bad Kissingen) was a German art historian and archaeologist.
Friedrich Schlie (12 December 1839, Brüel, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - 21 July 1902, Bad Kissingen) was a German art historian and archaeologist.
Fritz Reuter
Fritz Reuter was a novelist from Northern Germany who was one of the most prominent contributors to Low German literature.
Fritz Reuter was a novelist from Northern Germany who was one of the most prominent contributors to Low German literature.
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, Fürst von Wahlstatt, Graf, later elevated to Fürst von Wahlstatt, was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nati...
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, Fürst von Wahlstatt, Graf, later elevated to Fürst von Wahlstatt, was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nati...
Georg Friedrich Kersting
Georg Friedrich Kersting (31 October 1785 – 1 July 1847) was a German painter, best known for his Biedermeier-style interior paintings and his association with fellow artist Caspar David F...
Georg Friedrich Kersting (31 October 1785 – 1 July 1847) was a German painter, best known for his Biedermeier-style interior paintings and his association with fellow artist Caspar David F...
Georg, Baron von Örtzen
Georg, Baron von Örtzen (February 2, 1829–May 27, 1910), also known as Karl Friedrich Theodor Ludwig, was a German poet and prose-writer.
Georg, Baron von Örtzen (February 2, 1829–May 27, 1910), also known as Karl Friedrich Theodor Ludwig, was a German poet and prose-writer.
Hans von Koester
Hans Ludwig Raimund von Koester (29 April 1844-21 February 1928) was a German naval officer who served in the Prussian Navy and later in the Imperial German Navy.
Hans Ludwig Raimund von Koester (29 April 1844-21 February 1928) was a German naval officer who served in the Prussian Navy and later in the Imperial German Navy.
Heinrich Cunow
Heinrich Cunow (11 April 1862—20 August 1936) was a German Social Democratic Party politician and a Marxist theorist.
Heinrich Cunow (11 April 1862—20 August 1936) was a German Social Democratic Party politician and a Marxist theorist.
Heinrich Pommerencke
Heinrich Pommerencke (1821 - 1873) was a successful portrait painter of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Heinrich Pommerencke (1821 - 1873) was a successful portrait painter of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Heinrich Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann (; (January 6, 1822 – December 26, 1890) was a German businessman and archaeologist, and an advocate of the historical reality of places mentioned in the works of Homer.
Heinrich Schliemann (; (January 6, 1822 – December 26, 1890) was a German businessman and archaeologist, and an advocate of the historical reality of places mentioned in the works of Homer.
Heinrich Tessenow
Heinrich Tessenow was a German architect, professor, and urban planner active in the Weimar era.
Heinrich Tessenow was a German architect, professor, and urban planner active in the Weimar era.
Heinz von Randow
Heinz Friedrich von Randow (15 November 1890 – 21 December 1942) was a German army general.
Heinz Friedrich von Randow (15 November 1890 – 21 December 1942) was a German army general.
Helmuth von Moltke the Younger
Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke, also known as Moltke the Younger, was a nephew of Field Marshal Count Moltke and served as the Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914.
Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke, also known as Moltke the Younger, was a nephew of Field Marshal Count Moltke and served as the Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914.
Hermann Prieß
Hermann Prieß was the commander of 3rd SS Division Totenkopf following the death of Theodor Eicke in February 1943.
Hermann Prieß was the commander of 3rd SS Division Totenkopf following the death of Theodor Eicke in February 1943.
Ida, Countess von Hahn-Hahn
Countess Ida von Hahn-Hahn ('Ida Gräfin von Hahn-Hahn'; June 22, 1805 - January 12, 1880) was a German author.
Countess Ida von Hahn-Hahn ('Ida Gräfin von Hahn-Hahn'; June 22, 1805 - January 12, 1880) was a German author.
Johann Gildemeister
Johann Gildemeister (July 20, 1812 – March 11, 1890) was a German Orientalist who was a native of Kröpelin.
Johann Gildemeister (July 20, 1812 – March 11, 1890) was a German Orientalist who was a native of Kröpelin.
Johann Jakob Engel
Johann Jakob Engel (September 11, 1741, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – June 28, 1802) was a German author.
Johann Jakob Engel (September 11, 1741, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – June 28, 1802) was a German author.
Johann von Leers
Dr. Johann von Leers, alias Omar Amin, was an Alter Kämpfer and an honorary Sturmbannführer in the Waffen SS in Nazi Germany, where he was also a professor known for his anti-Jewish polemics.
Dr. Johann von Leers, alias Omar Amin, was an Alter Kämpfer and an honorary Sturmbannführer in the Waffen SS in Nazi Germany, where he was also a professor known for his anti-Jewish polemics.
Johannes Gillhoff
Johannes Heinrich Carl Christian Gillhoff (May 24, 1861 – January 16, 1930) was a German teacher and author.
Johannes Heinrich Carl Christian Gillhoff (May 24, 1861 – January 16, 1930) was a German teacher and author.
Karl August Nerger
Karl August Nerger (25 February 1875 – 12 January 1947) was a naval officer of the Imperial German Navy in World War I, who achieved fame and recognition during the war for his command of ...
Karl August Nerger (25 February 1875 – 12 January 1947) was a naval officer of the Imperial German Navy in World War I, who achieved fame and recognition during the war for his command of ...
Karl Johann Bernhard Karsten
Karl Johann Bernhard Karsten was a German mineralogist.
Karl Johann Bernhard Karsten was a German mineralogist.
Konrad Ernst Ackermann
Konrad Ernst Ackermann (1 February 1710 – 13 November 1771) was a German actor.
Konrad Ernst Ackermann (1 February 1710 – 13 November 1771) was a German actor.
Ludwig Beissner
Ludwig Beissner (6 July 1843 – 21 December 1927) was a German horticulturalist and dendrologist who was a native of Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Ludwig Beissner (6 July 1843 – 21 December 1927) was a German horticulturalist and dendrologist who was a native of Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Ludwig Brunow
Ludwig Brunow (9 July 1843, Lutheran, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - 13 January 1913, Berlin) was a German sculptor.
Ludwig Brunow (9 July 1843, Lutheran, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - 13 January 1913, Berlin) was a German sculptor.
Ludwig Stubbendorf
Ludwig Stubbendorf was a German horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Ludwig Stubbendorf was a German horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Ludwig von Lützow (politician)
Ludwig von Lützow was a Mecklenburgian statesman and politician.
Ludwig von Lützow was a Mecklenburgian statesman and politician.
Maria Kraus-Boelté
Maria Kraus-Boelté was a pioneer of Fröbel education in the United States, and helped promote kindergarten training as suitable for study at university level.
Maria Kraus-Boelté was a pioneer of Fröbel education in the United States, and helped promote kindergarten training as suitable for study at university level.
Marianne Hoppe
Marianne Hoppe (April 26, 1909 - October 23, 2002) was a most distinguished German theatre and film actress.
Marianne Hoppe (April 26, 1909 - October 23, 2002) was a most distinguished German theatre and film actress.
Otto Staudinger
Otto Staudinger was a German entomologist and a natural history dealer considered one of the largest in the world specialising in the collection and sale of insects to museums, scientific instit...
Otto Staudinger was a German entomologist and a natural history dealer considered one of the largest in the world specialising in the collection and sale of insects to museums, scientific instit...
Paul Rudolf von Bilguer
Paul Rudolf von Bilguer was a German chess master and chess theoretician from Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Paul Rudolf von Bilguer was a German chess master and chess theoretician from Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Paul Troje
Paul Troje (21 January 1864 in Warnow (Güstrow) – 29 June 1942 in Einbeck) was a German politician and from 24 August 1907 until 30 September 1924 mayor of Marburg.
Paul Troje (21 January 1864 in Warnow (Güstrow) – 29 June 1942 in Einbeck) was a German politician and from 24 August 1907 until 30 September 1924 mayor of Marburg.
Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Prinzessin Marie von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt; 29 January 1850 – 22 April 1922) was the consort and third wife of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke o...
Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Prinzessin Marie von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt; 29 January 1850 – 22 April 1922) was the consort and third wife of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke o...
Rudolf Tarnow
Rudolf Tarnow (February 25, 1867 in Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - May 19, 1933 in Schwerin) was a Low German writer.
Rudolf Tarnow (February 25, 1867 in Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin - May 19, 1933 in Schwerin) was a Low German writer.
Siegfried Marcus
Siegfried Samuel Marcus (18 September 1831 – 1 July 1898) was a German-born Austrian inventor and automobile pioneer.
Siegfried Samuel Marcus (18 September 1831 – 1 July 1898) was a German-born Austrian inventor and automobile pioneer.
Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow was a German noble and Queen of Denmark and Norway.
Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow was a German noble and Queen of Denmark and Norway.
Werner Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow
Werner Henning-Friedrich Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow (7 June 1894 – 20 August 1964) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient...
Werner Henning-Friedrich Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow (7 June 1894 – 20 August 1964) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient...
Wilhelm Decker
Wilhelm "Will" Decker was a German publicist, and in the time of the Third Reich the General Labour Leader.
Wilhelm "Will" Decker was a German publicist, and in the time of the Third Reich the General Labour Leader.
Wilhelm Friedrich Loeper
Wilhelm Friedrich Loeper was a Nazi politician and a Nazi Gauleiter in the Gau of Magdeburg-Anhalt.
Wilhelm Friedrich Loeper was a Nazi politician and a Nazi Gauleiter in the Gau of Magdeburg-Anhalt.
Wilhelm Gustloff
Wilhelm Gustloff (January 30, 1895 - February 4, 1936) was the German leader of the NSDAP (Nazi) party in Switzerland; he founded the Swiss branch of the party at Davos in 1932., which grouped ...
Wilhelm Gustloff (January 30, 1895 - February 4, 1936) was the German leader of the NSDAP (Nazi) party in Switzerland; he founded the Swiss branch of the party at Davos in 1932., which grouped ...
Wilhelm Höcker
Wilhelm Höcker was a German politician and former Minister-President of Mecklenburg.
Wilhelm Höcker was a German politician and former Minister-President of Mecklenburg.
Wilhelm Müller-Wismar
Wilhelm Müller-Wismar was a German ethnographer (May 20, 1881 - October 10, 1916) who was a native of Wismar.
Wilhelm Müller-Wismar was a German ethnographer (May 20, 1881 - October 10, 1916) who was a native of Wismar.