SettingsPeople from West Prussia
Abraham Esau
Robert Abraham Esau (7 June 1884 – 12 May 1955) was a German physicist.
Robert Abraham Esau (7 June 1884 – 12 May 1955) was a German physicist.
Abraham Lissauer
Abraham Lissauer (August 29, 1832 – September 29, 1908) was a German physician and archaeologist who was born in Berent, West Prussia (today- Kościerzyna, Poland).
Abraham Lissauer (August 29, 1832 – September 29, 1908) was a German physician and archaeologist who was born in Berent, West Prussia (today- Kościerzyna, Poland).
Adolf Lesser
Adolf Lesser (May 22, 1851 - 1926) was a German physician who specialized in forensic medicine.
Adolf Lesser (May 22, 1851 - 1926) was a German physician who specialized in forensic medicine.
Adolf Wallenberg
Adolf Wallenberg (10 November 1862 – 1949) was a German internist and neurologist.
Adolf Wallenberg (10 November 1862 – 1949) was a German internist and neurologist.
Albert Graf von der Goltz
Albert Emil Johannes Hermann Graf von der Goltz (24 June 1893 – 16 March 1944) was a German Oberst der Reserve (Colonel of the Reserves) during World War II and recipient of the Knight...
Albert Emil Johannes Hermann Graf von der Goltz (24 June 1893 – 16 March 1944) was a German Oberst der Reserve (Colonel of the Reserves) during World War II and recipient of the Knight...
Anna Anderson
Anna Anderson was the best known of several impostors who claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia.
Anna Anderson was the best known of several impostors who claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia.
Anton Plenikowski
Anton Plenikowski (19 November 1899 – 3 March 1971) was a German communist politician of the Free City of Danzig and East Germany.
Anton Plenikowski (19 November 1899 – 3 March 1971) was a German communist politician of the Free City of Danzig and East Germany.
Bernhard Kamnitzer
Bernhard Kamnitzer (25 October 1890 – 15 July 1959) was a German jurist and Senator of the Free City of Danzig.
Bernhard Kamnitzer (25 October 1890 – 15 July 1959) was a German jurist and Senator of the Free City of Danzig.
Bodo Tümmler
Bodo Tümmler (born December 8, 1943) is a German former middle distance runner.
Bodo Tümmler (born December 8, 1943) is a German former middle distance runner.
Botho von Frantzius
Botho von Frantzius (9 August 1898 – 10 December 1942) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...
Botho von Frantzius (9 August 1898 – 10 December 1942) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...
Bruno Frankewitz
Bruno Frankewitz (8 December 1897 – 11 August 1982) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 215.
Bruno Frankewitz (8 December 1897 – 11 August 1982) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 215.
Bruno Kurowski
Bruno Kurowski (12 January 1879 – 1944) was a German lawyer and politician of the Free City of Danzig.
Bruno Kurowski (12 January 1879 – 1944) was a German lawyer and politician of the Free City of Danzig.
Carl Gustav Alexander Brischke
Carl Gustav Alexander Brischke (December 17, 1814 – 1897) was a German entomologist who worked on Diptera and Hymenoptera, mainly the Ichneumonidae and Braconidae.
Carl Gustav Alexander Brischke (December 17, 1814 – 1897) was a German entomologist who worked on Diptera and Hymenoptera, mainly the Ichneumonidae and Braconidae.
Carl Legien
Carl Legien (1 December 1861– 26 December 1920) was a German unionist, moderate Social Democratic politician and first President of the International Federation of Trade Unions.
Carl Legien (1 December 1861– 26 December 1920) was a German unionist, moderate Social Democratic politician and first President of the International Federation of Trade Unions.
Carl Maria Splett
Carl Maria Splett was a German Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Danzig, after World War II he was imprisoned in Poland and exiled in West Germany.
Carl Maria Splett was a German Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Danzig, after World War II he was imprisoned in Poland and exiled in West Germany.
Eberhard Thunert
Eberhard Thunert (22 November 1899 – 4 May 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 1.
Eberhard Thunert (22 November 1899 – 4 May 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 1.
Eduard von Jachmann
Eduard Karl Emanuel von Jachmann (March 2, 1822 – October 23, 1887) was a German vice admiral (Vizeadmiral).
Eduard Karl Emanuel von Jachmann (March 2, 1822 – October 23, 1887) was a German vice admiral (Vizeadmiral).
Erich Abraham
Erich Abraham (27 March 1895 – 7 March 1971) was a German general of Infantry, serving during World War II. Abraham commanded the LXIII. Armeekorps on the Western Front in 1945.
Erich Abraham (27 March 1895 – 7 March 1971) was a German general of Infantry, serving during World War II. Abraham commanded the LXIII. Armeekorps on the Western Front in 1945.
Erich Brost
Erich Brost (29 October 1903 – 8 October 1995) was a German journalist and publisher.
Erich Brost (29 October 1903 – 8 October 1995) was a German journalist and publisher.
Erich Diestel
Erich Diestel was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Erich Diestel was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Erich Kamke
Erich Kamke, (August 18, 1890 – September 28, 1961) was a German mathematician, who specialized in the theory of differential equations.
Erich Kamke, (August 18, 1890 – September 28, 1961) was a German mathematician, who specialized in the theory of differential equations.
Erich Mix
Erich Mix (27 June 1898 in Labuhnken(Trzcińsk) in Starogard Gdański (West Prussia) – 9 April 1971 in Wiesbaden) was a German politician, member of the Nazi Party, later a member of the FDP and F...
Erich Mix (27 June 1898 in Labuhnken(Trzcińsk) in Starogard Gdański (West Prussia) – 9 April 1971 in Wiesbaden) was a German politician, member of the Nazi Party, later a member of the FDP and F...
Erich Regener
Erich Rudolf Alexander Regener was a German physicist known primarily for the design and construction of instruments to measure cosmic ray intensity at various altitudes.
Erich Rudolf Alexander Regener was a German physicist known primarily for the design and construction of instruments to measure cosmic ray intensity at various altitudes.
Ernst Hardt
Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Hardt (May 9, 1876 – January 3, 1947), born Ernst Stöckhardt,, was a German playwright, poet, and novelist.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Hardt (May 9, 1876 – January 3, 1947), born Ernst Stöckhardt,, was a German playwright, poet, and novelist.
Ernst Ottwalt
Ernst Ottwalt was the pen name of German writer and playwright Ernst Gottwalt Nicolas.
Ernst Ottwalt was the pen name of German writer and playwright Ernst Gottwalt Nicolas.
Ernst Schirlitz
Ernst Schirlitz (7 September 1893 – 27 November 1978) was a Vizeadmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Ernst Schirlitz (7 September 1893 – 27 November 1978) was a Vizeadmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Ernst Ziehm
Dr. Ernst Bruno Victor Ziehm (1 May 1867 - 7 July 1962) was a German/Danzig politician from the right-wing German National People's Party.
Dr. Ernst Bruno Victor Ziehm (1 May 1867 - 7 July 1962) was a German/Danzig politician from the right-wing German National People's Party.
Erwin Blask
Erwin Blask was a German athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw event.
Erwin Blask was a German athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw event.
Erwin Gillmeister
Erwin Gillmeister (July 11, 1907 – November 26, 1993) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Erwin Gillmeister (July 11, 1907 – November 26, 1993) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Erwin Kramer
Erwin Kramer was a German politician, East German Minister of transportation and General Director of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Erwin Kramer was a German politician, East German Minister of transportation and General Director of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Ferdinand Noeldechen
Ferdinand Noeldechen (26 April 1895 – 20 October 1951) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 96.
Ferdinand Noeldechen (26 April 1895 – 20 October 1951) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 96.
Ferdinand Schichau
Ferdinand Gottlob Schichau (30 January 1814 – 23 January 1896) was a German mechanical engineer and businessman.
Ferdinand Gottlob Schichau (30 January 1814 – 23 January 1896) was a German mechanical engineer and businessman.
Friedrich Foertsch
Friedrich Albert Foertsch (19 May 1900 – 14 December 1976) was a German general serving during World War II and from 1961 to 1963 the second Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Generalinspekt...
Friedrich Albert Foertsch (19 May 1900 – 14 December 1976) was a German general serving during World War II and from 1961 to 1963 the second Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Generalinspekt...
Friedrich Karst
Friedrich Karst (4 September 1893 – 18 October 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Friedrich Karst (4 September 1893 – 18 October 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Friedrich Kasiski
Major Friedrich Wilhelm Kasiski (29 November 1805–22 May 1881) was a Prussian infantry officer, cryptographer and archeologist.
Major Friedrich Wilhelm Kasiski (29 November 1805–22 May 1881) was a Prussian infantry officer, cryptographer and archeologist.
Friedrich-Carl Cranz
Friedrich-Carl Cranz (14 November 1886 – 24 March 1941) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 18.Infanterie-Division.
Friedrich-Carl Cranz (14 November 1886 – 24 March 1941) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 18.Infanterie-Division.
Fritz Houtermans
Friedrich Georg "Fritz" Houtermans (January 22, 1903 – March 1, 1966) was a Dutch-Austrian-German atomic and nuclear physicist born in Zoppot near Danzig, West Prussia.
Friedrich Georg "Fritz" Houtermans (January 22, 1903 – March 1, 1966) was a Dutch-Austrian-German atomic and nuclear physicist born in Zoppot near Danzig, West Prussia.
Georg Jauer
Georg Jauer (25 June 1896 – 5 August 1971) was a Panzer General in the German army during World War II.
Georg Jauer (25 June 1896 – 5 August 1971) was a Panzer General in the German army during World War II.
George Klenzendorff
George Erwin Klenzendorff was an architect from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who served one term as a Socialist member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
George Erwin Klenzendorff was an architect from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who served one term as a Socialist member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Gerard Labuda
Gerard Labuda (December 28, 1916 – October 1, 2010) was a Polish historian whose main fields of interest were the Middle Ages and the Western Slavs.
Gerard Labuda (December 28, 1916 – October 1, 2010) was a Polish historian whose main fields of interest were the Middle Ages and the Western Slavs.
Gerhard Behnke
Gerhard Behnke (23 December 1910 – 9 May 1962) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr.
Gerhard Behnke (23 December 1910 – 9 May 1962) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr.
Gerhard Pick
Gerhard Pick (17 November 1910 – 11 May 1987) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross w...
Gerhard Pick (17 November 1910 – 11 May 1987) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross w...
Goetz Oertel
Goetz Oertel is a German–American physicist and science manager in the United States.
Goetz Oertel is a German–American physicist and science manager in the United States.
Gustav Tornier
Gustav Tornier (Dombrowken (today Dąbrowa Chełmińska, Poland), 9 May 1858 - Berlin, 25 April 1938) was a German zoologist and paleontologist.
Gustav Tornier (Dombrowken (today Dąbrowa Chełmińska, Poland), 9 May 1858 - Berlin, 25 April 1938) was a German zoologist and paleontologist.
Günter Kuhnke
Günter Kuhnke (7 September 1912 – 11 October 1990) was a Korvettenkapitän with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and later a Konteradmiral with the Bundesmarine.
Günter Kuhnke (7 September 1912 – 11 October 1990) was a Korvettenkapitän with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and later a Konteradmiral with the Bundesmarine.
Günther Radusch
Günther Radusch was a German aircraft pilot, the sixth highest scoring night fighter flying ace in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the ...
Günther Radusch was a German aircraft pilot, the sixth highest scoring night fighter flying ace in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the ...
Hans Adolf Erdmann von Auerswald
Hans Adolf Erdmann von Auerswald (1792 – September 18, 1848) was a Prussian general and politician.
Hans Adolf Erdmann von Auerswald (1792 – September 18, 1848) was a Prussian general and politician.
Hans Baasner
Hans Baasner (1 November 1916 – 21 March 1983) was a German Luftwaffe reconnaissance/bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross o...
Hans Baasner (1 November 1916 – 21 March 1983) was a German Luftwaffe reconnaissance/bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross o...
Hans Dominik
Hans Dominik (7 May 1870–16 December 1910) was a German colonial officer of the Schutztruppe (the German Empire's colonial forces).
Hans Dominik (7 May 1870–16 December 1910) was a German colonial officer of the Schutztruppe (the German Empire's colonial forces).
Hans Finohr
Hans Finohr was a German actor.
Hans Finohr was a German actor.
Hans Vogt (composer)
Hans Vogt was a German composer and conductor.
Hans Vogt was a German composer and conductor.
Hans Waldemar Wessolowski
Hans Waldemar Wessolowski was an artist best known for his many cover illustrations for early pulp magazines like Amazing Stories, Astounding Stories, and Clues.
Hans Waldemar Wessolowski was an artist best known for his many cover illustrations for early pulp magazines like Amazing Stories, Astounding Stories, and Clues.
Hans-Adolf Prützmann
Hans-Adolf Prützmann was a Superior SS and Police Leader, as well as an SS Obergruppenführer.
Hans-Adolf Prützmann was a Superior SS and Police Leader, as well as an SS Obergruppenführer.
Hans-Gotthard Pestke
Hans-Gotthard Pestke 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 with Oak Leaves.
Hans-Gotthard Pestke 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 with Oak Leaves.
Hardy Rodenstock
Hardy Rodenstock (born December 7, 1941 in Marienwerder (Kwidzyn), legal name Meinhard Görke) is a former publisher and manager of pop and Schlager music in Germany and is a prominent wine colle...
Hardy Rodenstock (born December 7, 1941 in Marienwerder (Kwidzyn), legal name Meinhard Görke) is a former publisher and manager of pop and Schlager music in Germany and is a prominent wine colle...
Hartwig Cassel
Hartwig Cassel (November 2, 1850, Konitz, West Prussia (now Chojnice, Poland) – 1929) was a chess journalist, editor and promoter in Great Britain and the United States of America.
Hartwig Cassel (November 2, 1850, Konitz, West Prussia (now Chojnice, Poland) – 1929) was a chess journalist, editor and promoter in Great Britain and the United States of America.
Hein Kötz
Hein Kötz (born 14 November 1935) is a German jurist, former Director of the Max-Planck-Institute for foreign and international private law (MPI-PRIV), the Bucerius Law School and Vice President...
Hein Kötz (born 14 November 1935) is a German jurist, former Director of the Max-Planck-Institute for foreign and international private law (MPI-PRIV), the Bucerius Law School and Vice President...
Heinrich Czolbe
Heinrich Czolbe (December 30, 1819, Katzke bei Danzig (now, a village of Kaczki; pl; ) - February 19, 1873, Königsberg) was a German physician and materialist philosopher.
Heinrich Czolbe (December 30, 1819, Katzke bei Danzig (now, a village of Kaczki; pl; ) - February 19, 1873, Königsberg) was a German physician and materialist philosopher.
Heinz Galinski
Heinz Galinski was president of the Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland also known as Central Council of Jews in Germany from 1988 until his death in 1992.
Heinz Galinski was president of the Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland also known as Central Council of Jews in Germany from 1988 until his death in 1992.
Heinz Guderian
Heinz Wilhelm Guderian was a German general during World War II. He was a pioneer in the development of armored warfare, and was the leading proponent of tanks and mechanization in the Wehrmacht.
Heinz Wilhelm Guderian was a German general during World War II. He was a pioneer in the development of armored warfare, and was the leading proponent of tanks and mechanization in the Wehrmacht.
Helmut Arpke
Helmut Arpke (born 20 March 1917 in Graudenz; killed in action 16 January 1942 near Schaikowka) was a member of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the...
Helmut Arpke (born 20 March 1917 in Graudenz; killed in action 16 January 1942 near Schaikowka) was a member of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the...
Helmut Brümmer-Patzig
Helmut Patzig, also known as Helmut Brümmer-Patzig was a submarine commander in Germany's Kaiserliche Marine in World War I, and in its World War II successor, the Kriegsmarine.
Helmut Patzig, also known as Helmut Brümmer-Patzig was a submarine commander in Germany's Kaiserliche Marine in World War I, and in its World War II successor, the Kriegsmarine.
Helmuth Stieff
Helmuth Stieff was a German general and a member of the OKH during World War II. He took part in attempts by the German resistance to assassinate Hitler, on July 7 and on July 20, 1944.
Helmuth Stieff was a German general and a member of the OKH during World War II. He took part in attempts by the German resistance to assassinate Hitler, on July 7 and on July 20, 1944.
Herbert Isachsen
Herbert Isachsen was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Herbert Isachsen was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Herbert Schmidt (Fallschirmjäger)
Herbert Schmidt (3 October 1912 – 16 June 1944) was a member of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Herbert Schmidt (3 October 1912 – 16 June 1944) was a member of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Hermann Foertsch
Hermann Foertsch was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the divisional, corps and army levels.
Hermann Foertsch was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the divisional, corps and army levels.
Hermann Rauschning
Hermann Rauschning was a German Conservative Revolutionary who briefly joined the Nazis before breaking with them.
Hermann Rauschning was a German Conservative Revolutionary who briefly joined the Nazis before breaking with them.
Hermann von Dechend
Hermann Dechend, since 1865 ennobled von Dechend, (2 April 1814 – 30 April 1890) was a Prussian public official and first President of the Reichsbank.
Hermann Dechend, since 1865 ennobled von Dechend, (2 April 1814 – 30 April 1890) was a Prussian public official and first President of the Reichsbank.
Horst Krause
Horst Krause is a German actor.
Horst Krause is a German actor.
Hubert Mickley
Hubert Mickley (11 April 1918 – 30 December 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Ir...
Hubert Mickley (11 April 1918 – 30 December 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Ir...
Hugo Blaschke
Dr Hugo Johannes Blaschke was a German dental surgeon notable for being Adolf Hitler’s personal dentist from 1933 to April 1945 and for being the chief dentist on the staff of Heinrich Himmler w...
Dr Hugo Johannes Blaschke was a German dental surgeon notable for being Adolf Hitler’s personal dentist from 1933 to April 1945 and for being the chief dentist on the staff of Heinrich Himmler w...
Hugo Neumann
Hugo Neumann (8 May 1882 – 4 September 1962) was a German jurist, politician of the Free City of Danzig and writer.
Hugo Neumann (8 May 1882 – 4 September 1962) was a German jurist, politician of the Free City of Danzig and writer.
Ida Siekmann
Ida Siekmann (23 August 1902 – 22 August 1961) was the first person to die at the Berlin Wall.
Ida Siekmann (23 August 1902 – 22 August 1961) was the first person to die at the Berlin Wall.
Jo Mihaly
Jo Mihaly (born Elfriede Alice "Piete" Kuhr) (1902 – 1989) was a German dancer and writer.
Jo Mihaly (born Elfriede Alice "Piete" Kuhr) (1902 – 1989) was a German dancer and writer.
Joachim Meichssner
Joachim Meichssner (4 April 1906 – 29 September 1944) was a German officer and member of the Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Joachim Meichssner (4 April 1906 – 29 September 1944) was a German officer and member of the Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Joachim von Willisen
Joachim Freiherr von Willisen was a German public official and member of the Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Joachim Freiherr von Willisen was a German public official and member of the Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Joachim Wandel
Joachim "Gnom" Wandel (7 May 1914 – 7 October 1942) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cr...
Joachim "Gnom" Wandel (7 May 1914 – 7 October 1942) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cr...
Johann Cornies
Johann(es) Cornies (20 June 1789 – 13 March 1848) was a Mennonite German settler to the Russian Empire.
Johann(es) Cornies (20 June 1789 – 13 March 1848) was a Mennonite German settler to the Russian Empire.
Johann Stobäus
Johann Stobäus was a North German composer and lutenist.
Johann Stobäus was a North German composer and lutenist.
Johanna Töpfer
Johanna Töpfer, née Schrocko (3 April 1929 – 7 January 1990), was a East German politician and Deputy Director of the FDGB.
Johanna Töpfer, née Schrocko (3 April 1929 – 7 January 1990), was a East German politician and Deputy Director of the FDGB.
Johannes Baasch
Johannes Baasch (18 August 1905 – 10 August 1944) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...
Johannes Baasch (18 August 1905 – 10 August 1944) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...
Johannes von der Marwitz
Johannes Nepomuk von der Marwitz was a German Roman Catholic priest and bishop of Kulm.
Johannes Nepomuk von der Marwitz was a German Roman Catholic priest and bishop of Kulm.
Josef Rudnick
Josef Rudnick (25 May 1917 – 14 July 2009) was a German businessman and politician of the Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands.
Josef Rudnick (25 May 1917 – 14 July 2009) was a German businessman and politician of the Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands.
Józef Chyliński
Józef Chyliński (2 October 1904 — 9 June 1985) (codenames 'Kamień', 'Grom' and 'Julian') was a Polish soldier and resistance fighter, recipient of Virtuti Militari, 5th class, Krzyż Walecznych a...
Józef Chyliński (2 October 1904 — 9 June 1985) (codenames 'Kamień', 'Grom' and 'Julian') was a Polish soldier and resistance fighter, recipient of Virtuti Militari, 5th class, Krzyż Walecznych a...
Józef Kos
Józef Kos was one of the last surviving veterans of the First World War and one of the oldest people in Poland at the time of his death.
Józef Kos was one of the last surviving veterans of the First World War and one of the oldest people in Poland at the time of his death.
Józef Krasnowolski
Józef Krasnowolski (15 November 1879 - 29 November 1939), second son of Antoni Krasnowolski, teacher, philologist and translator, and Augusta von Thumen (d.
Józef Krasnowolski (15 November 1879 - 29 November 1939), second son of Antoni Krasnowolski, teacher, philologist and translator, and Augusta von Thumen (d.
Jörg Berger
Jörg Berger was a German football manager and player, who last managed Arminia Bielefeld.
Jörg Berger was a German football manager and player, who last managed Arminia Bielefeld.
Karl Böttcher
Karl Böttcher (25 October 1889 – 21 October 1973) was a German general who commanded several divisions during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl Böttcher (25 October 1889 – 21 October 1973) was a German general who commanded several divisions during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl Retzlaw
Karl Retzlaw (10 February 1896 – 20 June 1979) was a German politician, representative of the Social Democratic Party, Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany and Communist Party ...
Karl Retzlaw (10 February 1896 – 20 June 1979) was a German politician, representative of the Social Democratic Party, Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany and Communist Party ...
Karl Schnaase
Karl Schnaase (7 September 1798 – 20 May 1875) was a distinguished German art historian and jurist.
Karl Schnaase (7 September 1798 – 20 May 1875) was a distinguished German art historian and jurist.
Karl-Eric Bertram
Karl-Eric Bertram was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl-Eric Bertram was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig
Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig (1 September 1899 - 20 October 1946) was a German Wehrmacht General who transferred to the Waffen-SS during World War II and led the "13th Waffen Mountain Division of the...
Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig (1 September 1899 - 20 October 1946) was a German Wehrmacht General who transferred to the Waffen-SS during World War II and led the "13th Waffen Mountain Division of the...
Kurt Chill
Kurt Chill (1 May 1895 – 5 July 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LV. Armeekorps.
Kurt Chill (1 May 1895 – 5 July 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LV. Armeekorps.
Kurt Feldt
Kurt Feldt was a highly decorated General der Kavallerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Kurt Feldt was a highly decorated General der Kavallerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Kurt Schumacher
Dr. Kurt Schumacher, was chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany from 1946 and first Leader of the Opposition in the West German Bundestag parliament from 1949 until his death.
Dr. Kurt Schumacher, was chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany from 1946 and first Leader of the Opposition in the West German Bundestag parliament from 1949 until his death.
Kurt Vespermann
Kurt Vespermann (May 1, 1887– July 13, 1957) was a German stage and film actor.
Kurt Vespermann (May 1, 1887– July 13, 1957) was a German stage and film actor.
Kurt Weyher
Kurt August Viktor Weyher (30 August 1901 – 17 December 1991) was a Konteradmiral of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) who, during World War II, commanded a merchant raider.
Kurt August Viktor Weyher (30 August 1901 – 17 December 1991) was a Konteradmiral of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) who, during World War II, commanded a merchant raider.
Kurt-Jürgen Freiherr von Lützow
Kurt-Jürgen Freiherr von Lützow was a German general during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Kurt-Jürgen Freiherr von Lützow was a German general during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Leo White
Leo White (November 10, 1882 - September 20, 1948) was a stage performer and appeared as a character actor in many Charlie Chaplin films.
Leo White (November 10, 1882 - September 20, 1948) was a stage performer and appeared as a character actor in many Charlie Chaplin films.
Leopold Prowe
Leopold Friedrich Prowe (14 October 1821 - 26 September 1887) was a German historian and gymnasium instructor, born as the son of a town councillor of Thorn in West Prussia, the town where in 14...
Leopold Friedrich Prowe (14 October 1821 - 26 September 1887) was a German historian and gymnasium instructor, born as the son of a town councillor of Thorn in West Prussia, the town where in 14...
Lotte Jacobi
Johanna Alexandra "Lotte" Jacobi was a German photographer, who immigrated to the United States to escape Nazi Germany.
Johanna Alexandra "Lotte" Jacobi was a German photographer, who immigrated to the United States to escape Nazi Germany.
Martin Grase
Martin Grase (3 May 1891 – 3 August 1963) was a German general who commanded the 1.
Martin Grase (3 May 1891 – 3 August 1963) was a German general who commanded the 1.
Martin Rathke
Martin Heinrich Rathke (August 25, 1793 – September 3, 1860) was a German embryologist and anatomist.
Martin Heinrich Rathke (August 25, 1793 – September 3, 1860) was a German embryologist and anatomist.
Max Halbe
Max Halbe was a German dramatist and main exponent of Naturalism.
Max Halbe was a German dramatist and main exponent of Naturalism.
Max Stirner
Johann Kaspar Schmidt, better known as Max Stirner was a German philosopher who was one of the forerunners in nihilism, existentialism, post-modernism, and anarchism, especially of individ...
Johann Kaspar Schmidt, better known as Max Stirner was a German philosopher who was one of the forerunners in nihilism, existentialism, post-modernism, and anarchism, especially of individ...
Max Winkler
Max Winkler (7 September 1875 - 12 October 1961) was Mayor of Graudenz (now Grudziądz, Poland), Reich Trustee and Reich Commissioner for German Cinema.
Max Winkler (7 September 1875 - 12 October 1961) was Mayor of Graudenz (now Grudziądz, Poland), Reich Trustee and Reich Commissioner for German Cinema.
Michael Otto
Michael Otto (born 12 April 1943, in Chełmno (Kulm) in Nazi-occupied Poland), is the head of German Otto Group, the world's largest mail order company, with US$24 billion in sales in fiscal year...
Michael Otto (born 12 April 1943, in Chełmno (Kulm) in Nazi-occupied Poland), is the head of German Otto Group, the world's largest mail order company, with US$24 billion in sales in fiscal year...
Michael Otto (businessman)
Michael Otto, is the head of German Otto Group, the world's largest mail order company, with US$24 billion in sales in fiscal year 2003.
Michael Otto, is the head of German Otto Group, the world's largest mail order company, with US$24 billion in sales in fiscal year 2003.
Nikolaus von Vormann
Nikolaus von Vormann was a highly decorated General der Panzertruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 9th Army.
Nikolaus von Vormann was a highly decorated General der Panzertruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 9th Army.
Otto Dietrich zur Linde
Otto Dietrich zur Linde is a fictional member of the Schutzstaffel and the Nazi Party.
Otto Dietrich zur Linde is a fictional member of the Schutzstaffel and the Nazi Party.
Otto Friedrich Gruppe
Otto Friedrich Gruppe (15 April 1804 – 7 January 1876) was a metaphysical German philosopher, scholar-poet and philologist who served as secretary of the Preussische Akademie der Künste in...
Otto Friedrich Gruppe (15 April 1804 – 7 January 1876) was a metaphysical German philosopher, scholar-poet and philologist who served as secretary of the Preussische Akademie der Künste in...
Paul Peter Rhode
Paul Peter Rhode (September 18, 1871—March 3, 1945) was a Polish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Paul Peter Rhode (September 18, 1871—March 3, 1945) was a Polish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Paul Pulewka
Paul Pulewka (11 February 1896 – 22 October 1989) was a German pharmacologist from Elbing (Elbląg).
Paul Pulewka (11 February 1896 – 22 October 1989) was a German pharmacologist from Elbing (Elbląg).
Paul Semrau
Paul Semrau was a Luftwaffe night fighter flying ace of World War II. Semrau was credited with 46 nocturnal aerial victories, claimed in 350 combat missions.
Paul Semrau was a Luftwaffe night fighter flying ace of World War II. Semrau was credited with 46 nocturnal aerial victories, claimed in 350 combat missions.
Paul von Krause
Paul Georg Christoph von Krause was a German jurist and politician.
Paul Georg Christoph von Krause was a German jurist and politician.
Paul Wegener
Paul Wegener was a German actor, writer and film director known for his pioneering role in German expressionist cinema.
Paul Wegener was a German actor, writer and film director known for his pioneering role in German expressionist cinema.
Rudolf Arnold Nieberding
Rudolf Arnold Nieberding (4 May 1838 – 10 October 1912) was a German jurist and politician.
Rudolf Arnold Nieberding (4 May 1838 – 10 October 1912) was a German jurist and politician.
Rudolf von Auerswald
Rudolf Ludwig Cäsar von Auerswald (1 September 1795 – 15 January 1866) was a German official who served as Prime Minister of Prussia during the Revolution of 1848.
Rudolf Ludwig Cäsar von Auerswald (1 September 1795 – 15 January 1866) was a German official who served as Prime Minister of Prussia during the Revolution of 1848.
Siegfried Thomaschki
Siegfried Paul Leonhard Thomaschki (20 March 1894 – 31 May 1967) was a German general who commanded the 11.
Siegfried Paul Leonhard Thomaschki (20 March 1894 – 31 May 1967) was a German general who commanded the 11.
Theo Mackeben
Theo Mackeben, born 5 January 1897 in Preußisch Stargard, Westpreußen, died 10 January 1953 in Berlin was a German pianist, conductor and composer, particularly of film music.
Theo Mackeben, born 5 January 1897 in Preußisch Stargard, Westpreußen, died 10 January 1953 in Berlin was a German pianist, conductor and composer, particularly of film music.
Waldemar Kophamel
Commander Waldemar Kophamel was a successful and highly decorated German U-boat commander in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I.
Commander Waldemar Kophamel was a successful and highly decorated German U-boat commander in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I.
Walter John
Walter John (January 1879 – December 1940), was a German chess master.
Walter John (January 1879 – December 1940), was a German chess master.
Walter Krueger
Walter Krueger was an American soldier of German descent and General in the first half of the 20th century.
Walter Krueger was an American soldier of German descent and General in the first half of the 20th century.
Walter Mix
Walter Mix was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Walter Mix was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Walter Scheunemann
Walter Scheunemann (26 March 1909 – 29 December 1949) 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 wi...
Walter Scheunemann (26 March 1909 – 29 December 1949) 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 wi...
Walther Nehring
Walther Kurt Josef Nehring (15 August 1892 – 20 April 1983), was a German general of World War II, known for his involvement with the Afrika Korps.
Walther Kurt Josef Nehring (15 August 1892 – 20 April 1983), was a German general of World War II, known for his involvement with the Afrika Korps.
Walther Nernst
Walther Hermann Nernst FRS (25 June 1864 – 18 November 1941) was a German physical chemist and physicist who is known for his theories behind the calculation of chemical affinity as embodied in ...
Walther Hermann Nernst FRS (25 June 1864 – 18 November 1941) was a German physical chemist and physicist who is known for his theories behind the calculation of chemical affinity as embodied in ...
Werner Dobberstein
Werner Dobberstein (4 April 1911 – 25 February 1993) was a Korvettenkapitän with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Werner Dobberstein (4 April 1911 – 25 February 1993) was a Korvettenkapitän with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Werner Henke
Lieutenant Commander Werner Henke born in Thorn in Germany was the commander of during the Battle of the Atlantic of World War II. U-515 was sunk by the American task group 22.3, commanded ...
Lieutenant Commander Werner Henke born in Thorn in Germany was the commander of during the Battle of the Atlantic of World War II. U-515 was sunk by the American task group 22.3, commanded ...
Wilhelm von Schulte
Wilhelm Bennet von Schulte (July 1, 1821 – August 13, 1894) was a German cartographer and historian.
Wilhelm Bennet von Schulte (July 1, 1821 – August 13, 1894) was a German cartographer and historian.
Willi Apel
Willi Apel was a German-American musicologist.
Willi Apel was a German-American musicologist.
Zvi Hirsch Kalischer
Zvi Hirsch Kalischer was an Orthodox German rabbi and one of Zionism's early pioneers in Germany.
Zvi Hirsch Kalischer was an Orthodox German rabbi and one of Zionism's early pioneers in Germany.