SettingsPeople from the Margraviate of Brandenburg
Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Abraham Ernst Mendelssohn Bartholdy was a German Jewish banker and philanthropist.
Abraham Ernst Mendelssohn Bartholdy was a German Jewish banker and philanthropist.
Adolf Heinrich von Arnim-Boitzenburg
Adolf Heinrich Graf Arnim-Boitzenburg (10 April 1803 – 8 January 1868) was a German statesman, and the first Prime Minister of Prussia.
Adolf Heinrich Graf Arnim-Boitzenburg (10 April 1803 – 8 January 1868) was a German statesman, and the first Prime Minister of Prussia.
Albrecht III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg
Albert III (Albrecht III.) (9 November 1414 – 11 March 1486), often known simply as Albert Achilles (Albrecht Achilles), was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg.
Albert III (Albrecht III.) (9 November 1414 – 11 March 1486), often known simply as Albert Achilles (Albrecht Achilles), was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg.
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten (July 17, 1714 – May 26, 1762) was a German philosopher.
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten (July 17, 1714 – May 26, 1762) was a German philosopher.
Alexander von Humboldt
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt ( September 14, 1769 – May 6, 1859) was a German naturalist and explorer, and the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philo...
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt ( September 14, 1769 – May 6, 1859) was a German naturalist and explorer, and the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philo...
Andreas Sigismund Marggraf
Andreas Sigismund Marggraf (3 March 1709 – 7 August 1782) was a German chemist and pioneer of analytical chemistry from Berlin, which was then the capital of Brandenburg, a major principality of...
Andreas Sigismund Marggraf (3 March 1709 – 7 August 1782) was a German chemist and pioneer of analytical chemistry from Berlin, which was then the capital of Brandenburg, a major principality of...
August Ferdinand Bernhardi
August Ferdinand Bernhardi (24 June 1769 in Berlin – 1 June 1820 in Berlin) was a German linguist and writer.
August Ferdinand Bernhardi (24 June 1769 in Berlin – 1 June 1820 in Berlin) was a German linguist and writer.
August Immanuel Bekker
August Immanuel Bekker (21 May 1785 in Berlin – 7 June 1871 in Berlin) was a German philologist and critic.
August Immanuel Bekker (21 May 1785 in Berlin – 7 June 1871 in Berlin) was a German philologist and critic.
August Leopold Crelle
August Leopold Crelle (17 March 1780 – 6 October 1855) was a German mathematician.
August Leopold Crelle (17 March 1780 – 6 October 1855) was a German mathematician.
Bogislav Friedrich Emanuel von Tauentzien
Bogislav Friedrich Emanuel Graf Tauentzien von Wittenberg (15 September 1760 – 20 February 1824) was a Prussian general of the Napoleonic Wars.
Bogislav Friedrich Emanuel Graf Tauentzien von Wittenberg (15 September 1760 – 20 February 1824) was a Prussian general of the Napoleonic Wars.
Carl Blechen
Carl Blechen, sometimes given as Karl Blechen, was a German painter, specializing in fantastic landscapes, sometimes with demons and grotesque figures.
Carl Blechen, sometimes given as Karl Blechen, was a German painter, specializing in fantastic landscapes, sometimes with demons and grotesque figures.
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Graf von Wylich und Lottum
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Graf von Wylich und Lottum (5 November 1767 – 14 February 1841), also called Graf Lottum (Count Lottum), was a Prussian infantry general and ministe...
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Graf von Wylich und Lottum (5 November 1767 – 14 February 1841), also called Graf Lottum (Count Lottum), was a Prussian infantry general and ministe...
Carl Friedrich Zelter
Carl Friedrich Zelter (11 December 175815 May 1832) was a German composer, conductor and teacher of music.
Carl Friedrich Zelter (11 December 175815 May 1832) was a German composer, conductor and teacher of music.
Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi
Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi (December 10, 1804 – February 18, 1851) was a German mathematician, widely considered to be the most inspiring teacher of his time and is considered one of the greatest ...
Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi (December 10, 1804 – February 18, 1851) was a German mathematician, widely considered to be the most inspiring teacher of his time and is considered one of the greatest ...
Carl Heinrich Graun
Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704, Uebigau-Wahrenbrück – 8 August 1759, Berlin) was a German composer and tenor singer.
Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704, Uebigau-Wahrenbrück – 8 August 1759, Berlin) was a German composer and tenor singer.
Caspar Friedrich Wolff
Caspar Friedrich Wolff was a German physiologist and one of the founders of embryology.
Caspar Friedrich Wolff was a German physiologist and one of the founders of embryology.
Christian Friedrich Tieck
Christian Friedrich Tieck (14 August 1776 – 24 May 1851), often known only as Friedrich Tieck, was a German sculptor and a brother of Ludwig Tieck.
Christian Friedrich Tieck (14 August 1776 – 24 May 1851), often known only as Friedrich Tieck, was a German sculptor and a brother of Ludwig Tieck.
Christian Friedrich von Kahlbutz
Christian Friedrich von Kahlbutz (1651 in Kampehl, Brandenburg – 1702 in Kampehl) was a German knight, who is today most famous because of the state of preservation of his body; no noticeable mu...
Christian Friedrich von Kahlbutz (1651 in Kampehl, Brandenburg – 1702 in Kampehl) was a German knight, who is today most famous because of the state of preservation of his body; no noticeable mu...
Christian Konrad Sprengel
Christian Konrad Sprengel (22 September 1750 – 7 April 1816) was a German theologist, teacher and, most importantly, a naturalist.
Christian Konrad Sprengel (22 September 1750 – 7 April 1816) was a German theologist, teacher and, most importantly, a naturalist.
Christian Leopold von Buch
Christian Leopold Freiherr von Buch (April 26, 1774 – March 4, 1853) was a German geologist and paleontologist born in Stolpe an der Oder (now a part of Angermünde, Brandenburg) and is remembere...
Christian Leopold Freiherr von Buch (April 26, 1774 – March 4, 1853) was a German geologist and paleontologist born in Stolpe an der Oder (now a part of Angermünde, Brandenburg) and is remembere...
Christoph Friedrich Nicolai
Christoph Friedrich Nicolai (18 March 1733 – 11 January 1811) was a German writer and bookseller.
Christoph Friedrich Nicolai (18 March 1733 – 11 January 1811) was a German writer and bookseller.
Corona Schröter
Corona Elisabeth Wilhelmine Schröter (14 January 1751 – 23 August 1802) was a German musician best known as a singer.
Corona Elisabeth Wilhelmine Schröter (14 January 1751 – 23 August 1802) was a German musician best known as a singer.
Daniel Cramer
Daniel Cramer (Daniel Candidus) (20 January 1568 – 5 October 1637) was a German Lutheran theologian and writer from Reetz (Recz), Brandenburg.
Daniel Cramer (Daniel Candidus) (20 January 1568 – 5 October 1637) was a German Lutheran theologian and writer from Reetz (Recz), Brandenburg.
Daniel Itzig
Daniel Itzig (18 March 1723 – 17 May 1799) was a Court Jew of Kings Frederick II the Great and Frederick William II of Prussia.
Daniel Itzig (18 March 1723 – 17 May 1799) was a Court Jew of Kings Frederick II the Great and Frederick William II of Prussia.
David ben Naphtali Fränkel
David ben Naphtali Fränkel or David Hirschel Fränkel, (c.
David ben Naphtali Fränkel or David Hirschel Fränkel, (c.
Eduard Devrient
(Philipp) Eduard Devrient (11 August 18014 October 1877) was a German baritone, librettist, playwright, actor, theatre director and theatre reformer and historian.
(Philipp) Eduard Devrient (11 August 18014 October 1877) was a German baritone, librettist, playwright, actor, theatre director and theatre reformer and historian.
Ernst Heinrich Karl von Dechen
Ernst Heinrich Karl von Dechen (25 March 1800 – 15 February 1889) was a German geologist.
Ernst Heinrich Karl von Dechen (25 March 1800 – 15 February 1889) was a German geologist.
Ernst von Pfuel
Ernst Heinrich Adolf von Pfuel (November 3, 1779 – December 3, 1866) was a Prussian general.
Ernst Heinrich Adolf von Pfuel (November 3, 1779 – December 3, 1866) was a Prussian general.
Francis Lieber
Francis Lieber (March 18, 1798 or 1800 – October 2, 1872), known as Franz Lieber in Germany, was a German-American jurist, gymnast and political philosopher.
Francis Lieber (March 18, 1798 or 1800 – October 2, 1872), known as Franz Lieber in Germany, was a German-American jurist, gymnast and political philosopher.
Franz Ernst Neumann
Franz Ernst Neumann (September 11, 1798 – May 23, 1895) was a German mineralogist, physicist and mathematician.
Franz Ernst Neumann (September 11, 1798 – May 23, 1895) was a German mineralogist, physicist and mathematician.
Franz Karl Achard
Franz Karl Achard (April 28, 1753, Berlin - April 20, 1821, Kunern, Wohlau-Cunern, Silesia) was a German (Prussian) chemist, physicist and biologist.
Franz Karl Achard (April 28, 1753, Berlin - April 20, 1821, Kunern, Wohlau-Cunern, Silesia) was a German (Prussian) chemist, physicist and biologist.
Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg
Frederick II of Brandenburg (Friedrich II.) (19 November 1413 – 10 February 1471), nicknamed "the Iron" (der Eiserne) and sometimes "Irontooth" (Eisenzahn), was a Prince-elec...
Frederick II of Brandenburg (Friedrich II.) (19 November 1413 – 10 February 1471), nicknamed "the Iron" (der Eiserne) and sometimes "Irontooth" (Eisenzahn), was a Prince-elec...
Frederick William I of Prussia
Frederick William I of the House of Hohenzollern, was the King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death.
Frederick William I of the House of Hohenzollern, was the King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death.
Frederick William III of Prussia
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III.) (3 August 1770 – 7 June 1840) was king of Prussia from 1797 to 1840.
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III.) (3 August 1770 – 7 June 1840) was king of Prussia from 1797 to 1840.
Frederick William IV of Prussia
King Frederick William IV of Prussia, the eldest son and successor of Frederick William III of Prussia, reigned as King of Prussia from 1840 to 1861.
King Frederick William IV of Prussia, the eldest son and successor of Frederick William III of Prussia, reigned as King of Prussia from 1840 to 1861.
Friedrich Ancillon
Johann Peter Friedrich Ancillon (30 April 1767 – 19 April 1837) was a Prussian historian and statesman.
Johann Peter Friedrich Ancillon (30 April 1767 – 19 April 1837) was a Prussian historian and statesman.
Friedrich Christoph von Saldern
Friedrich Christoph von Saldern (2 January 1719 – 14 March 1785) was a Prussian general and military writer, Saldern was born in the Prignitz.
Friedrich Christoph von Saldern (2 January 1719 – 14 March 1785) was a Prussian general and military writer, Saldern was born in the Prignitz.
Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué
Friedrich Heinrich Karl de la Motte, Baron Fouqué (12 February 1777 – 23 January 1843) was a German writer of the romantic style.
Friedrich Heinrich Karl de la Motte, Baron Fouqué (12 February 1777 – 23 January 1843) was a German writer of the romantic style.
Friedrich Eduard Beneke
Friedrich Eduard Beneke (February 17, 1798 – 1854) was a German psychologist.
Friedrich Eduard Beneke (February 17, 1798 – 1854) was a German psychologist.
Friedrich Graf Kleist von Nollendorf
Friedrich Emil Ferdinand Heinrich Graf Kleist von Nollendorf (April 9, 1762 – February 17, 1823), born and died in Berlin, was a Prussian field marshal and a member of the old junker family ...
Friedrich Emil Ferdinand Heinrich Graf Kleist von Nollendorf (April 9, 1762 – February 17, 1823), born and died in Berlin, was a Prussian field marshal and a member of the old junker family ...
Friedrich Heinrich Himmel
Friedrich Heinrich Himmel (November 20, 1765 – June 8, 1814), German composer, was born at Treuenbrietzen in Brandenburg, Prussia, and originally studied theology at Halle before turning t...
Friedrich Heinrich Himmel (November 20, 1765 – June 8, 1814), German composer, was born at Treuenbrietzen in Brandenburg, Prussia, and originally studied theology at Halle before turning t...
Friedrich Heinrich von der Hagen
Friedrich Heinrich von der Hagen (February 19, 1780 – June 11, 1856) was a German philologist, chiefly distinguished for his researches in Old German literature.
Friedrich Heinrich von der Hagen (February 19, 1780 – June 11, 1856) was a German philologist, chiefly distinguished for his researches in Old German literature.
Friedrich Ludwig Persius
Friedrich Ludwig Persius (15 February 1803 in Potsdam – 12 July 1845 in Potsdam) was a Prussian architect and a student of Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Friedrich Ludwig Persius (15 February 1803 in Potsdam – 12 July 1845 in Potsdam) was a Prussian architect and a student of Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Friedrich von Canitz
Friedrich Rudolf Ludwig Freiherr von Canitz (27 November 1654 – 11 August 1699) was a German poet and diplomat.
Friedrich Rudolf Ludwig Freiherr von Canitz (27 November 1654 – 11 August 1699) was a German poet and diplomat.
Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bülow
Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bülow, Graf von Dennewitz (February 16, 1755 – February 25, 1816) was a Prussian general of the Napoleonic Wars.
Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bülow, Graf von Dennewitz (February 16, 1755 – February 25, 1816) was a Prussian general of the Napoleonic Wars.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schirmer
Friedrich Wilhelm Schirmer (1802 - 1866) was a German landscape artist from Berlin.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schirmer (1802 - 1866) was a German landscape artist from Berlin.
Friedrich Wilhelm von Grumbkow
Friedrich Wilhelm von Grumbkow (4 October 1678 – 18 March 1739) was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall and statesman.
Friedrich Wilhelm von Grumbkow (4 October 1678 – 18 March 1739) was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall and statesman.
Georg von Derfflinger
Georg von Derfflinger was a field marshal in the army of Brandenburg during and after the Thirty Years' War.
Georg von Derfflinger was a field marshal in the army of Brandenburg during and after the Thirty Years' War.
Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff
Hans Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff (17 February 1699 – 16 September 1753) was a painter and architect in Prussia.
Hans Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff (17 February 1699 – 16 September 1753) was a painter and architect in Prussia.
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Giacomo Meyerbeer (5 September 1791 – 2 May 1864) was a noted German-born opera composer, and the first great exponent of "grand opera."
Giacomo Meyerbeer (5 September 1791 – 2 May 1864) was a noted German-born opera composer, and the first great exponent of "grand opera."
Gottfried Bernhardy
Gottfried Bernhardy (March 20, 1800 – May 14, 1875), German philologist and literary historian, was born at Landsberg an der Warthe in the Neumark.
Gottfried Bernhardy (March 20, 1800 – May 14, 1875), German philologist and literary historian, was born at Landsberg an der Warthe in the Neumark.
Gottfried Gabriel Bredow
Gottfried Gabriel Bredow (December 14, 1773 – September 5, 1814) was a German historian.
Gottfried Gabriel Bredow (December 14, 1773 – September 5, 1814) was a German historian.
Gottlob Ludwig Rabenhorst
Gottlob Ludwig Rabenhorst was a German botanist.
Gottlob Ludwig Rabenhorst was a German botanist.
Gustav Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann
Gustav Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann (November 30, 1746, Berlin; May 20, 1796, Hanover) was a German actor, writer and stage director.
Gustav Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann (November 30, 1746, Berlin; May 20, 1796, Hanover) was a German actor, writer and stage director.
Gustav Rose
Gustav Rose (March 18, 1798 – July 15, 1873) was a German mineralogist who was a native of Berlin.
Gustav Rose (March 18, 1798 – July 15, 1873) was a German mineralogist who was a native of Berlin.
Hans Adam von Schöning
Hans Adam von Schöning (1 October 1641 – 28 August 1696) was a Generalfeldmarschall in the service of Brandenburg-Prussia and the Electorate of Saxony.
Hans Adam von Schöning (1 October 1641 – 28 August 1696) was a Generalfeldmarschall in the service of Brandenburg-Prussia and the Electorate of Saxony.
Hans Christoff von Königsmarck
Count Hans Christoff von Königsmarck, of Tjust (March 4, 1600, Kötzlin, Altmark – March 8, 1663, Stockholm), son of Conrad von Königsmarck and Beatrix von Blumenthal, was a Swedish-German ...
Count Hans Christoff von Königsmarck, of Tjust (March 4, 1600, Kötzlin, Altmark – March 8, 1663, Stockholm), son of Conrad von Königsmarck and Beatrix von Blumenthal, was a Swedish-German ...
Hans Ernst Karl, Graf von Zieten
Hans Ernst Karl, Graf von Zieten (5 March 1770 – 3 May 1848) was an officer in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
Hans Ernst Karl, Graf von Zieten (5 March 1770 – 3 May 1848) was an officer in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
Hans Ferdinand Massmann
Hans Ferdinand Massmann (Maßmann; 15 August 1797 – 3 August 1874) was a German philologist, well known for his studies in Old German language and literature.
Hans Ferdinand Massmann (Maßmann; 15 August 1797 – 3 August 1874) was a German philologist, well known for his studies in Old German language and literature.
Hans Georg von Arnim-Boitzenburg
Johann or Hans Georg von Arnim-Boitzenburg (1583 Boitzenburger Land - April 28, 1641 Dresden) was a German general.
Johann or Hans Georg von Arnim-Boitzenburg (1583 Boitzenburger Land - April 28, 1641 Dresden) was a German general.
Hans Hermann von Katte
Hans Hermann von Katte (February 28, 1704 – November 6, 1730) was a Lieutenant of the Prussian Army and close friend and possibly lover of the future Frederick II of Prussia, then the Crown Prince.
Hans Hermann von Katte (February 28, 1704 – November 6, 1730) was a Lieutenant of the Prussian Army and close friend and possibly lover of the future Frederick II of Prussia, then the Crown Prince.
Hans Joachim von Zieten
Hans Joachim von Zieten (May 14, 1699 – January 26, 1786), also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army.
Hans Joachim von Zieten (May 14, 1699 – January 26, 1786), also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army.
Heino Heinrich Graf von Flemming
Heino Heinrich Reichsgraf von Flemming (8 May 1632 – 1 March 1706) was a Saxon, later Brandenburger army leader and Field Marshal and Governor of Berlin.
Heino Heinrich Reichsgraf von Flemming (8 May 1632 – 1 March 1706) was a Saxon, later Brandenburger army leader and Field Marshal and Governor of Berlin.
Heinrich Gustav Magnus
Heinrich Gustav Magnus (2 May 1802 – 4 April 1870) was a notable experimental scientist.
Heinrich Gustav Magnus (2 May 1802 – 4 April 1870) was a notable experimental scientist.
Heinrich Rose
Heinrich Rose (6 August 1795 – 27 January 1864) was a German mineralogist and analytical chemist.
Heinrich Rose (6 August 1795 – 27 January 1864) was a German mineralogist and analytical chemist.
Heinrich von Kleist
Bernd Heinrich Wilhelm von Kleist (18 October 1777 – 21 November 1811) was a poet, dramatist, novelist and short story writer.
Bernd Heinrich Wilhelm von Kleist (18 October 1777 – 21 November 1811) was a poet, dramatist, novelist and short story writer.
Henri La Fayette Villaume Ducoudray Holstein
Henri Louis La Fayette Villaume Ducoudray Holstein was a soldier in France and South America, and an author in the United States.
Henri Louis La Fayette Villaume Ducoudray Holstein was a soldier in France and South America, and an author in the United States.
Henriette Herz
Henriette Herz née De Lemos (September 5, 1764 – October 22, 1847) is best known for the "salonnieres" or literary salons that she started with a group of emancipated Jews in Prussia.
Henriette Herz née De Lemos (September 5, 1764 – October 22, 1847) is best known for the "salonnieres" or literary salons that she started with a group of emancipated Jews in Prussia.
Hermann Balk
Hermann Balk (? - died March 5, 1239, Würzburg), also known as Hermann von Balk or Hermann Balke, was a Knight-Brother of the Teutonic Order and its first Landmeister, or Provinc...
Hermann Balk (? - died March 5, 1239, Würzburg), also known as Hermann von Balk or Hermann Balke, was a Knight-Brother of the Teutonic Order and its first Landmeister, or Provinc...
Jacob Philipp Hackert
Jacob Philipp Hackert (September 15, 1737 – April 28, 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.
Jacob Philipp Hackert (September 15, 1737 – April 28, 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.
Joachim Friedrich von Blumenthal
Joachim Friedrich von Blumenthal (1609–1657) was a German nobleman of the von Blumenthal family.
Joachim Friedrich von Blumenthal (1609–1657) was a German nobleman of the von Blumenthal family.
Johann Franck
Johann Fran(c)k (June 1, 1618 – June 18, 1677) was a German lyric poet and hymnist.
Johann Fran(c)k (June 1, 1618 – June 18, 1677) was a German lyric poet and hymnist.
Johann Friedrich Adolf von der Marwitz
Johann Friedrich Adolf von der Marwitz (24 March 1723 – 14 December 1781) was a Prussian general during the epoch of Frederick the Great.
Johann Friedrich Adolf von der Marwitz (24 March 1723 – 14 December 1781) was a Prussian general during the epoch of Frederick the Great.
Johann Georg Krünitz
Johann Georg Krünitz (March 20, 1728 – December 20, 1796) was a German encyclopedist who started the 242-volume Oekonomische Encyklopädie and during his lifetime managed to complete its first 72...
Johann Georg Krünitz (March 20, 1728 – December 20, 1796) was a German encyclopedist who started the 242-volume Oekonomische Encyklopädie and during his lifetime managed to complete its first 72...
Johann Gottfried Ebel
Johann Gottfried Ebel (6 October 1764 – 8 October 1830), the author of the first real guide-book to Switzerland, was born at Zullichau (Prussia).
Johann Gottfried Ebel (6 October 1764 – 8 October 1830), the author of the first real guide-book to Switzerland, was born at Zullichau (Prussia).
Johann Gottfried Roesner
Johann Gottfried Roesner (or Rösner) (21 November 1658 – 7 December 1724) was a Royal Prussian official executed following the Tumult of Thorn.
Johann Gottfried Roesner (or Rösner) (21 November 1658 – 7 December 1724) was a Royal Prussian official executed following the Tumult of Thorn.
Johann Gottfried Schadow
Johann Gottfried Schadow (20 May 1764 - 27 January 1850) was a German sculptor.
Johann Gottfried Schadow (20 May 1764 - 27 January 1850) was a German sculptor.
Johann Gottlieb Graun
Johann Gottlieb Graun (27 October 1703 28 October 1771) was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist.
Johann Gottlieb Graun (27 October 1703 28 October 1771) was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist.
Johann Gottlob Nathusius
Johann Gottlob Nathusius (April 30, 1760 – July 23, 1835) was a German industrialist.
Johann Gottlob Nathusius (April 30, 1760 – July 23, 1835) was a German industrialist.
Johann Gustav Gottlieb Büsching
Johann Gustav Gottlieb Büsching (1783-1829) was a German antiquary.
Johann Gustav Gottlieb Büsching (1783-1829) was a German antiquary.
Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey
Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey (31 May 1711 – 7 March 1797) was a German author who wrote in French.
Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey (31 May 1711 – 7 March 1797) was a German author who wrote in French.
Johann Joachim Winckelmann
Johann Joachim Winckelmann (December 9, 1717 – June 8, 1768), a German art historian and archaeologist, was a pioneering Hellenist who first articulated the difference between Greek, Greco-Roman...
Johann Joachim Winckelmann (December 9, 1717 – June 8, 1768), a German art historian and archaeologist, was a pioneering Hellenist who first articulated the difference between Greek, Greco-Roman...
Johann Peter Süssmilch
Johann Peter Süßmilch or Süssmilch was a German priest, statistician and demographer.
Johann Peter Süßmilch or Süssmilch was a German priest, statistician and demographer.
Johann Sigismund Elsholtz
Johann Sigismund Elsholtz (August 26, 1623 – February 28, 1688), (some sources mention his day of birth as August 28, and his death on February 19) was a German naturalist who was a native...
Johann Sigismund Elsholtz (August 26, 1623 – February 28, 1688), (some sources mention his day of birth as August 28, and his death on February 19) was a German naturalist who was a native...
Julius Eduard Hitzig
Julius Eduard Hitzig (Berlin, 26 March 1780 - Berlin, 26 November 1849) (born Isaac Elias Itzig) was a German author and civil servant.
Julius Eduard Hitzig (Berlin, 26 March 1780 - Berlin, 26 November 1849) (born Isaac Elias Itzig) was a German author and civil servant.
Julius Theodor Christian Ratzeburg
Julius Theodor Christian Ratzeburg (16 February 1801, Berlin – 24 October 1871) was a German zoologist, botanist, entomologist, and forester.
Julius Theodor Christian Ratzeburg (16 February 1801, Berlin – 24 October 1871) was a German zoologist, botanist, entomologist, and forester.
Julius von Voss
Julius von Voss (August 24, 1768 Brandenburg, Germany – November 1, 1832 Berlin) was a German author.
Julius von Voss (August 24, 1768 Brandenburg, Germany – November 1, 1832 Berlin) was a German author.
Karl Arnold (painter)
Karl Arnold (01.04.1883, Neustadt near Coburg - 29.11.1953, Munich) was a German painter, caricaturist and comics maker.
Karl Arnold (01.04.1883, Neustadt near Coburg - 29.11.1953, Munich) was a German painter, caricaturist and comics maker.
Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (13 March 1781 – 9 October 1841) was a Prussian architect, city planner, and painter who also designed furniture and stage sets.
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (13 March 1781 – 9 October 1841) was a Prussian architect, city planner, and painter who also designed furniture and stage sets.
Karl Friedrich von dem Knesebeck
Karl Friedrich von dem Knesebeck (5 May 1768– 12 January 1848) was a Prussian field marshal and military adviser in the Napoleonic Wars.
Karl Friedrich von dem Knesebeck (5 May 1768– 12 January 1848) was a Prussian field marshal and military adviser in the Napoleonic Wars.
Karl Georg Albrecht Ernst von Hake
Karl Georg Albrecht Ernst von Hake (8 August 1768 – 19 May 1835) was a Prussian general and Minister of War.
Karl Georg Albrecht Ernst von Hake (8 August 1768 – 19 May 1835) was a Prussian general and Minister of War.
Karl Gottlob Zumpt
Karl Gottlob (Timotheus) Zumpt (April 1, 1792 – June 25, 1849) was a German philologist from Berlin.
Karl Gottlob (Timotheus) Zumpt (April 1, 1792 – June 25, 1849) was a German philologist from Berlin.
Karl Ludwig Hencke
Karl Ludwig Hencke (April 8, 1793 - September 21 1866) was a German amateur astronomer.
Karl Ludwig Hencke (April 8, 1793 - September 21 1866) was a German amateur astronomer.
Karl von Grolman
Karl Wilhelm Georg von Grolman(n) (30 July 1777 – 1 June 1843) was a Prussian general born in Berlin, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
Karl Wilhelm Georg von Grolman(n) (30 July 1777 – 1 June 1843) was a Prussian general born in Berlin, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Solger
Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Solger (28 November 1780 – 20 October 1819) was a German philosopher and academic from Schwedt.
Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand Solger (28 November 1780 – 20 October 1819) was a German philosopher and academic from Schwedt.
Karl Wilhelm Ideler
Karl Wilhelm Ideler (October 25, 1795 – July 29, 1860) was a German psychiatrist who was a native of Bentwisch.
Karl Wilhelm Ideler (October 25, 1795 – July 29, 1860) was a German psychiatrist who was a native of Bentwisch.
Kaspar von Barth
Kaspar von Barth (June 21, 1587 – September 17, 1658) was a German philologist and writer.
Kaspar von Barth (June 21, 1587 – September 17, 1658) was a German philologist and writer.
Kurd von Schöning
Kurd Wolfgang Wilhelm Georg Von Schöning (13 August 1789 in Morrn, Landsberg an der Warthe - 2 April 1859 in Potsdam) was a Prussian major general and historian of the Army.
Kurd Wolfgang Wilhelm Georg Von Schöning (13 August 1789 in Morrn, Landsberg an der Warthe - 2 April 1859 in Potsdam) was a Prussian major general and historian of the Army.
Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lützow
Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm Freiherr von Lützow (May 18, 1782 – December 6, 1834) was a Prussian lieutenant general notable for his organization and command of a Lützow Freikorps of volunteer...
Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm Freiherr von Lützow (May 18, 1782 – December 6, 1834) was a Prussian lieutenant general notable for his organization and command of a Lützow Freikorps of volunteer...
Ludwig Bledow
Dr Ludwig Erdmann Bledow (27 July 1795, Berlin – 6 August 1846) was a German chess master and chess organizer (co-founder of the Berlin Pleiades).
Dr Ludwig Erdmann Bledow (27 July 1795, Berlin – 6 August 1846) was a German chess master and chess organizer (co-founder of the Berlin Pleiades).
Ludwig Devrient
Ludwig Devrient (15 December 1784 – 30 December 1832) was a German actor, noted for his playing in the works of Shakespeare and Schiller.
Ludwig Devrient (15 December 1784 – 30 December 1832) was a German actor, noted for his playing in the works of Shakespeare and Schiller.
Ludwig Karl von Kalckstein
Ludwig Karl von Kalckstein (10 March 1725 – 12 October 1800) was a Prussian count and field marshal.
Ludwig Karl von Kalckstein (10 March 1725 – 12 October 1800) was a Prussian count and field marshal.
Ludwig Rellstab
Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Rellstab (April 13, 1799–November 27, 1860) was a German poet and music critic.
Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Rellstab (April 13, 1799–November 27, 1860) was a German poet and music critic.
Ludwig Tieck
Johann Ludwig Tieck (May 31, 1773 – April 28, 1853) was a German poet, translator, editor, novelist, writer of Novellen, and critic, who was one of the founding fathers of the Romantic movem...
Johann Ludwig Tieck (May 31, 1773 – April 28, 1853) was a German poet, translator, editor, novelist, writer of Novellen, and critic, who was one of the founding fathers of the Romantic movem...
Ludwig von Lützow (politician)
Ludwig von Lützow (1793 – May 13, 1872) was a Mecklenburgian statesman and politician.
Ludwig von Lützow (1793 – May 13, 1872) was a Mecklenburgian statesman and politician.
Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg
Johann David Ludwig Graf Yorck von Wartenburg was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall instrumental in the switching of the Kingdom of Prussia from a French alliance to a Russian alliance during ...
Johann David Ludwig Graf Yorck von Wartenburg was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall instrumental in the switching of the Kingdom of Prussia from a French alliance to a Russian alliance during ...
Markus Herz
Marcus (Markus) Herz (January 17, 1747 – January 19, 1803), was a Jewish German physician and lecturer on philosophy.
Marcus (Markus) Herz (January 17, 1747 – January 19, 1803), was a Jewish German physician and lecturer on philosophy.
Martin Chemnitz
Martin Chemnitz (November 9, 1522 – April 8, 1586) was an eminent second-generation Lutheran theologian, reformer, churchman, and confessor.
Martin Chemnitz (November 9, 1522 – April 8, 1586) was an eminent second-generation Lutheran theologian, reformer, churchman, and confessor.
Meno Burg
Meno Burg (9 October 1789–26 August 1853), also referred to as Judenmajor (Jew major), was a Prussian field officer.
Meno Burg (9 October 1789–26 August 1853), also referred to as Judenmajor (Jew major), was a Prussian field officer.
Michael Mietke
Michael Mietke I (c.1656/1671 - 1719) was a German harpsichord and harp maker, whose sons also became instrument makers.
Michael Mietke I (c.1656/1671 - 1719) was a German harpsichord and harp maker, whose sons also became instrument makers.
Minna Herzlieb
Christiane Friederike Wilhelmine "Minna (Minchen)" Herzlieb (May 22, 1789- July 10, 1865) was a German female publisher, and a publisher of Karl Ernst Friedrich Frommann (1765-1839).
Christiane Friederike Wilhelmine "Minna (Minchen)" Herzlieb (May 22, 1789- July 10, 1865) was a German female publisher, and a publisher of Karl Ernst Friedrich Frommann (1765-1839).
Otto Christoph von Sparr
Otto Christoph Freiherr von Sparr (13 November 1599 or 1605 – 9 May 1668) was a Generalfeldmarschall of Brandenburg-Prussia.
Otto Christoph Freiherr von Sparr (13 November 1599 or 1605 – 9 May 1668) was a Generalfeldmarschall of Brandenburg-Prussia.
Otto Wilhelm Hermann von Abich
Otto Wilhelm Hermann von Abich (December 11, 1806 – July 1, 1886) was a German mineralogist and geologist.
Otto Wilhelm Hermann von Abich (December 11, 1806 – July 1, 1886) was a German mineralogist and geologist.
Paul Erman
Paul Erman (February 29, 1764 – October 11, 1851) was a German physicist from Berlin, Brandenburg.
Paul Erman (February 29, 1764 – October 11, 1851) was a German physicist from Berlin, Brandenburg.
Paul Ludwig Simon
Paul Ludwig Simon, also known as Paul Louis Simon (January 12, 1771 – February 14, 1815), was a German architect and professor at the Building Academy (Bauakademie) in the faculty of archi...
Paul Ludwig Simon, also known as Paul Louis Simon (January 12, 1771 – February 14, 1815), was a German architect and professor at the Building Academy (Bauakademie) in the faculty of archi...
Philipp von Stosch
Baron Philipp von Stosch (22 March 1691 – 7 November 1757) was a Prussian antiquarian who lived in Rome and Florence.
Baron Philipp von Stosch (22 March 1691 – 7 November 1757) was a Prussian antiquarian who lived in Rome and Florence.
Prince Adalbert of Prussia (1811-1873)
Prince Adalbert of Prussia (Heinrich Wilhelm Adalbert) (29 October 1811 in Berlin – 6 June 1873 in Karlsbad) was a son of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia and Landgravine Marie Anna of Hesse-Homburg.
Prince Adalbert of Prussia (Heinrich Wilhelm Adalbert) (29 October 1811 in Berlin – 6 June 1873 in Karlsbad) was a son of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia and Landgravine Marie Anna of Hesse-Homburg.
Prince Augustus William of Prussia
Augustus William of Prussia (German: August Wilhelm; 9 August 1722 – 12 June 1758) was Prince of Prussia and a brother of Frederick the Great.
Augustus William of Prussia (German: August Wilhelm; 9 August 1722 – 12 June 1758) was Prince of Prussia and a brother of Frederick the Great.
Prince Frederick of the Netherlands
Prince Frederick of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau (full names: Willem Frederik Karel; Berlin, 28 February 1797 – Wassenaar, 8 September 1881), was the second son of king William I of ...
Prince Frederick of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau (full names: Willem Frederik Karel; Berlin, 28 February 1797 – Wassenaar, 8 September 1881), was the second son of king William I of ...
Prince Henry of Prussia (1726-1802)
Frederick Henry Louis (Friedrich Heinrich Ludwig) (18 January 1726 – 3 August 1802), commonly known as Henry (Heinrich), was a Prince of Prussia.
Frederick Henry Louis (Friedrich Heinrich Ludwig) (18 January 1726 – 3 August 1802), commonly known as Henry (Heinrich), was a Prince of Prussia.
Prince Henry of Prussia (1726–1802)
Frederick Henry Louis, commonly known as Henry, was a Prince of Prussia.
Frederick Henry Louis, commonly known as Henry, was a Prince of Prussia.
Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1772-1806)
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1772–1806)
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1783-1851)
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1783–1851) was the son of Frederick William II of Prussia and Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt.
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1783–1851) was the son of Frederick William II of Prussia and Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt.
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1783–1851)
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (born: 3 July 1783 in Berlin; died: 28 September 1851 in Berlin) was the son of Frederick William II of Prussia and Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt.
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (born: 3 July 1783 in Berlin; died: 28 September 1851 in Berlin) was the son of Frederick William II of Prussia and Frederika Louisa of Hesse-Darmstadt.
Princess Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck
Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck, known also as Dorothea von Holstein-Beck and Dorothea von Ziedewitz,, was a German princess of the House of Oldenburg and by marriage Marg...
Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck, known also as Dorothea von Holstein-Beck and Dorothea von Ziedewitz,, was a German princess of the House of Oldenburg and by marriage Marg...
Sigismund Streit
Sigismund Streit (1687–1775) was a prominent German merchant and art patron of the 18th century in Venice.
Sigismund Streit (1687–1775) was a prominent German merchant and art patron of the 18th century in Venice.
Sophie Charlotte Ackermann
Sophie Charlotte Ackermann (née Bierreichel) (10 May 1714 – 14 October 1792) was a German actress from Berlin.
Sophie Charlotte Ackermann (née Bierreichel) (10 May 1714 – 14 October 1792) was a German actress from Berlin.
Stephan Praetorius
Stephan Praetorius (or Prætorius) (Stephan Prätorius) (May 3, 1536, Salzwedel – May 4, 1603, Salzwedel) was a German Lutheran theologian and pastor.
Stephan Praetorius (or Prætorius) (Stephan Prätorius) (May 3, 1536, Salzwedel – May 4, 1603, Salzwedel) was a German Lutheran theologian and pastor.
Valens Acidalius
Valens Acidalius, also known as Valtin Havekenthal (1567, Wittstock–25 May 1595, Neisse) was a German critic and poet writing in the Latin language.
Valens Acidalius, also known as Valtin Havekenthal (1567, Wittstock–25 May 1595, Neisse) was a German critic and poet writing in the Latin language.
Valentin Rose (pharmacologist)
Valentin Rose (30 October 1762 – 9 August 1807) was a German pharmacologist from Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg.
Valentin Rose (30 October 1762 – 9 August 1807) was a German pharmacologist from Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg.
Valentin Rose the Elder
Valentin Rose the Elder (16 August 1736 – 28 April 1771) was a German pharmacist and chemist who was a native of Neuruppin.
Valentin Rose the Elder (16 August 1736 – 28 April 1771) was a German pharmacist and chemist who was a native of Neuruppin.
Wichard Joachim Heinrich von Möllendorf
Wichard Joachim Heinrich von Möllendorf (7 January 1724 – 28 January 1816) was a Generalfeldmarschall of the Kingdom of Prussia.
Wichard Joachim Heinrich von Möllendorf (7 January 1724 – 28 January 1816) was a Generalfeldmarschall of the Kingdom of Prussia.
Wilhelm Beer
Wilhelm Wolff Beer was a banker and astronomer from Berlin, Prussia, and the brother of Giacomo Meyerbeer.
Wilhelm Wolff Beer was a banker and astronomer from Berlin, Prussia, and the brother of Giacomo Meyerbeer.
Wilhelm Heinrich von Grolman
Wilhelm Heinrich von Grolman(n) (28 February 1781 – 1 January 1856) was a German jurist, president of the Prussian Kammergericht (Court of Appeals), and Wirklicher Geheimer Rat (Real P...
Wilhelm Heinrich von Grolman(n) (28 February 1781 – 1 January 1856) was a German jurist, president of the Prussian Kammergericht (Court of Appeals), and Wirklicher Geheimer Rat (Real P...
Wilhelm Schirmer
August Wilhelm Ferdinand Schirmer was a German landscape artist.
August Wilhelm Ferdinand Schirmer was a German landscape artist.
Wilhelm von Humboldt
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Humboldt (22 June 1767 – 8 April 1835) was a German philosopher, government functionary, diplomat, and founder of Humboldt Universität.
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Humboldt (22 June 1767 – 8 April 1835) was a German philosopher, government functionary, diplomat, and founder of Humboldt Universität.
Wilhelmine of Prussia, Margravine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia was a German noblewoman and composer.
Princess Wilhelmine of Prussia was a German noblewoman and composer.