SettingsPeople from the Province of Posen
Abraham Buschke
Abraham Buschke (27 September 1868 - 1943) was a Jewish German dermatologist who was a native of Nakel in the Province of Posen.
Abraham Buschke (27 September 1868 - 1943) was a Jewish German dermatologist who was a native of Nakel in the Province of Posen.
Adolf Pinner
Adolf Pinner (August 31, 1842, Wronki, Provinz Posen - May 21, 1909, Berlin) was a German chemist.
Adolf Pinner (August 31, 1842, Wronki, Provinz Posen - May 21, 1909, Berlin) was a German chemist.
Albert Abraham Michelson
Albert Abraham Michelson (December 19, 1852 – May 9, 1931) was an American physicist known for his work on the measurement of the speed of light and especially for the Michelson-Morley experiment.
Albert Abraham Michelson (December 19, 1852 – May 9, 1931) was an American physicist known for his work on the measurement of the speed of light and especially for the Michelson-Morley experiment.
Alfred von Niezychowski
Alfred Graf von Niezychowski was a Polish noble, a German Count, a Lieutenant Commander of a German commerce raider ship during World War I, an author and lecturer, and a Michigan political cand...
Alfred Graf von Niezychowski was a Polish noble, a German Count, a Lieutenant Commander of a German commerce raider ship during World War I, an author and lecturer, and a Michigan political cand...
Aniela Tułodziecka
Aniela Tułodziecka (2 October 1853 – 11 October 1932) was a Polish educational activist of the Warta Society (Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Wzajemnego Pouczania się i Opieki nad Dziećmi Warta).
Aniela Tułodziecka (2 October 1853 – 11 October 1932) was a Polish educational activist of the Warta Society (Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Wzajemnego Pouczania się i Opieki nad Dziećmi Warta).
Antoni Palluth
Antoni Palluth, born in Pobiedziska, Greater Poland (then in the German Empire), was a civilian employee in the German section (BS-4) of the Polish General Staff's interbellum Cipher Bureau.
Antoni Palluth, born in Pobiedziska, Greater Poland (then in the German Empire), was a civilian employee in the German section (BS-4) of the Polish General Staff's interbellum Cipher Bureau.
Antoni Stychel
Antoni Stychel was a Polish priest, member of parliament, president of the Union of the Catholic Societies of Polish Workers.
Antoni Stychel was a Polish priest, member of parliament, president of the Union of the Catholic Societies of Polish Workers.
Armin Thiede
Armin Thiede (30 December 1917 – 9 July 1943) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Armin Thiede (30 December 1917 – 9 July 1943) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Arnold Huebner
Arnold Huebner (14 July 1919 – 1 February 1981) was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Arnold Huebner (14 July 1919 – 1 February 1981) was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Arthur Greiser
Arthur Greiser was a Nazi German politician, SS-Obergruppenführer and Reichsstatthalter of the German-occupied territory of Wartheland.
Arthur Greiser was a Nazi German politician, SS-Obergruppenführer and Reichsstatthalter of the German-occupied territory of Wartheland.
Arthur Liebehenschel
Arthur Liebehenschel was a commandant at the Auschwitz and Majdanek death camps during World War II. He was convicted of war crimes after the war and executed.
Arthur Liebehenschel was a commandant at the Auschwitz and Majdanek death camps during World War II. He was convicted of war crimes after the war and executed.
Bernard Chrzanowski
Bernard Chrzanowski was a Polish social and political activist, president of the Union of the Greater Poland Falcons "Sokół".
Bernard Chrzanowski was a Polish social and political activist, president of the Union of the Greater Poland Falcons "Sokół".
Bernard Schultze
Bernard Schultze (May 31, 1915 in Schneidemühl, now Piła, Poland – April 14, 2005 in Cologne) was a German painter who co-founded the Quadriga group of artists.
Bernard Schultze (May 31, 1915 in Schneidemühl, now Piła, Poland – April 14, 2005 in Cologne) was a German painter who co-founded the Quadriga group of artists.
Bernhard Fernow
Bernhard Eduard Fernow was the third chief of the USDA's Division of Forestry of the United States from 1886 – 1898, preceding Gifford Pinchot in that position, and laying much of the grou...
Bernhard Eduard Fernow was the third chief of the USDA's Division of Forestry of the United States from 1886 – 1898, preceding Gifford Pinchot in that position, and laying much of the grou...
Bernhard Zondek
Bernhard Zondek (ברנרד צונדק) (July 29, 1891 - November 8, 1966) was a German-Jewish gynecologist who developed the first reliable pregnancy test in 1928.
Bernhard Zondek (ברנרד צונדק) (July 29, 1891 - November 8, 1966) was a German-Jewish gynecologist who developed the first reliable pregnancy test in 1928.
Berthold Fernow
Berthold Fernow was a German-born United States historian, author and librarian.
Berthold Fernow was a German-born United States historian, author and librarian.
Bolesław Filipiak
Bolesław Filipiak (September 1, 1901—October 14, 1978) was a Polish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Bolesław Filipiak (September 1, 1901—October 14, 1978) was a Polish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Carl August Lebschée
Carl August Lebschée, a painter, etcher, and lithographer, was born at Schmiegel, Poland, in 1800.
Carl August Lebschée, a painter, etcher, and lithographer, was born at Schmiegel, Poland, in 1800.
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler was a monarchist conservative German politician, executive, economist, civil servant and opponent of the Nazi regime.
Carl Friedrich Goerdeler was a monarchist conservative German politician, executive, economist, civil servant and opponent of the Nazi regime.
Claire Dux
Claire Dux was an operatic and concert soprano with a successful career in continental Europe, England, and the United States.
Claire Dux was an operatic and concert soprano with a successful career in continental Europe, England, and the United States.
Clemens Schmalstich
Clemens Carl Otto Schmalstich was a German composer and conductor.
Clemens Carl Otto Schmalstich was a German composer and conductor.
Cyryl Ratajski
Cyryl Ratajski (3 March 1875, Zalesie Wielkie - 19 October 1942, Warsaw) was a Polish politician and lawyer.
Cyryl Ratajski (3 March 1875, Zalesie Wielkie - 19 October 1942, Warsaw) was a Polish politician and lawyer.
Czesław Czypicki
Czesław Czypicki (1855-1926) was a Polish lawyer from Kożmin, activist for the singers societies.
Czesław Czypicki (1855-1926) was a Polish lawyer from Kożmin, activist for the singers societies.
Dezydery Chłapowski
Baron Dezydery Chłapowski (1788–1879) was a Polish general, businessman and political activist.
Baron Dezydery Chłapowski (1788–1879) was a Polish general, businessman and political activist.
Dirk Galuba
Dirk Galuba (born 28 August 1940 in Schneidemühl now Piła, Poland) is a German television actor.
Dirk Galuba (born 28 August 1940 in Schneidemühl now Piła, Poland) is a German television actor.
Eberhard von Mackensen
Friedrich August Eberhard von Mackensen was a German general who served in World War II, and one of 882 German recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Friedrich August Eberhard von Mackensen was a German general who served in World War II, and one of 882 German recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Edmund Charaszkiewicz
Edmund Kalikst Eugeniusz Charaszkiewicz (; Poniec, October 14, 1895 – December 22, 1975, London) was a Polish military intelligence officer who specialized in clandestine warfare.
Edmund Kalikst Eugeniusz Charaszkiewicz (; Poniec, October 14, 1895 – December 22, 1975, London) was a Polish military intelligence officer who specialized in clandestine warfare.
Edmund Zalinski
Edmund Louis Gray Zalinski, (December 13, 1849 – March 11, 1909) was a Polish-born American soldier, military engineer and inventor.
Edmund Louis Gray Zalinski, (December 13, 1849 – March 11, 1909) was a Polish-born American soldier, military engineer and inventor.
Egon Freiherr von Eickstedt
Egon Freiherr von Eickstedt (10 April 1892, Jersitz, Province of Posen – 20 December 1965) was a German physical anthropologist who classified humanity into races.
Egon Freiherr von Eickstedt (10 April 1892, Jersitz, Province of Posen – 20 December 1965) was a German physical anthropologist who classified humanity into races.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, DBE (9 December 19153 August 2006) was a German-born Austrian/British soprano opera singer and recitalist.
Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, DBE (9 December 19153 August 2006) was a German-born Austrian/British soprano opera singer and recitalist.
Erich Katz
Erich Katz was a German-born musicologist, composer, music critic, musician and professor.
Erich Katz was a German-born musicologist, composer, music critic, musician and professor.
Erich Ludendorff
Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff was a German general, victor of Liège and of the Battle of Tannenberg.
Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff was a German general, victor of Liège and of the Battle of Tannenberg.
Ernst Kantorowicz
Ernst Hartwig Kantorowicz was a German-Jewish historian of medieval political and intellectual history, known for his 1927 book Kaiser Friedrich der Zweite on Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II...
Ernst Hartwig Kantorowicz was a German-Jewish historian of medieval political and intellectual history, known for his 1927 book Kaiser Friedrich der Zweite on Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II...
Ernst Toller
Ernst Toller was a left-wing German playwright, best known for his Expressionist plays and serving as President of the short-lived Bavarian Soviet Republic, for six days.
Ernst Toller was a left-wing German playwright, best known for his Expressionist plays and serving as President of the short-lived Bavarian Soviet Republic, for six days.
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.
Federico Johow
Federico Johow, born as Friedrich Richard Adelbert Johow; (February 5, 1859- April 30, 1933) was a German-Chilean botanist and biologist who was born in Kolmar, Pomerania.
Federico Johow, born as Friedrich Richard Adelbert Johow; (February 5, 1859- April 30, 1933) was a German-Chilean botanist and biologist who was born in Kolmar, Pomerania.
Feliks Stamm
Felix (Papa) Stamm (14 December 1901, Kościan – 2 April 1976, Warsaw) was a prominent Polish boxing coach.
Felix (Papa) Stamm (14 December 1901, Kościan – 2 April 1976, Warsaw) was a prominent Polish boxing coach.
Ferdinand von Hansemann
Ferdinand von Hansemann (1861-1900) was a Prussian landlord and politician, co-founder of the German Eastern Marches Society.
Ferdinand von Hansemann (1861-1900) was a Prussian landlord and politician, co-founder of the German Eastern Marches Society.
Florian Stablewski
Florian Stablewski (16 October 1841 – 24 November 1906) was a Polish priest and politician, archbishop of Poznań and Gniezno, and member of the Prussian parliament.
Florian Stablewski (16 October 1841 – 24 November 1906) was a Polish priest and politician, archbishop of Poznań and Gniezno, and member of the Prussian parliament.
Frederick Fraske
Frederick (Fredrak) W. Fraske (March 8, 1872 – June 18, 1973) was the last surviving veteran of the Indian Wars at the time of his death.
Frederick (Fredrak) W. Fraske (March 8, 1872 – June 18, 1973) was the last surviving veteran of the Indian Wars at the time of his death.
Friedrich Scherfke
Friedrich Egon (Fritz) Scherfke, (Fryderyk Egon "Fryc" Scherfke or Szerfke, born on September 7, 1909 in Posen (Poznań), German Empire - died on September 15, 1983 in Berlin, Germany) was an...
Friedrich Egon (Fritz) Scherfke, (Fryderyk Egon "Fryc" Scherfke or Szerfke, born on September 7, 1909 in Posen (Poznań), German Empire - died on September 15, 1983 in Berlin, Germany) was an...
Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger
Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger was a German official and state secretary in the Reich Chancellery during the period of Nazi Germany.
Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger was a German official and state secretary in the Reich Chancellery during the period of Nazi Germany.
Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock
SS-Oberführer (Senior Colonel) Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock (1897–1978) was a German Waffen-SS officer who during his career commanded three SS-divisions, the 9.SS-Panzer-Division Hohenstaufen, th...
SS-Oberführer (Senior Colonel) Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock (1897–1978) was a German Waffen-SS officer who during his career commanded three SS-divisions, the 9.SS-Panzer-Division Hohenstaufen, th...
Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis
Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis (13 September 1886 – 27 August 1942) was a General der Infanterie who commanded the XXXVIII. corps during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knigh...
Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis (13 September 1886 – 27 August 1942) was a General der Infanterie who commanded the XXXVIII. corps during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knigh...
Fritz Goerdeler
Fritz Hermann Goerdeler (6 March 1886–1 March 1945) was a German jurist and resistance fighter.
Fritz Hermann Goerdeler (6 March 1886–1 March 1945) was a German jurist and resistance fighter.
Fritz Gromotka
Fritz Gromotka was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Fritz Gromotka was credited with 29 aerial victories, 27 on the Western Fro...
Fritz Gromotka was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Fritz Gromotka was credited with 29 aerial victories, 27 on the Western Fro...
Fritz Schlieper
Fritz Schlieper was a German military officer who served during World War I and World War II, eventually gaining the rank of Generalleutnant.
Fritz Schlieper was a German military officer who served during World War I and World War II, eventually gaining the rank of Generalleutnant.
Fritz Steuben
Erhard Wittek (3 December 1898 – 4 June 1981), better known for his pen name Fritz Steuben, was a German author.
Erhard Wittek (3 December 1898 – 4 June 1981), better known for his pen name Fritz Steuben, was a German author.
Gerhard Kollewe
Gerhard Kollewe was a German World War II Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Gerhard Kollewe was a German World War II Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Gerhard Stöck
Gerhard Stöck was a German athlete who competed mainly in the shot put and javelin throw.
Gerhard Stöck was a German athlete who competed mainly in the shot put and javelin throw.
Gustav Höhne
Gustav Höhne was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels.
Gustav Höhne was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels.
Gustav Jacob Born
Gustav Jacob Born was a German histologist and author.
Gustav Jacob Born was a German histologist and author.
Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn
Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn was an Officer in the German Wehrmacht and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. He received the Knight's Cross for su...
Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn was an Officer in the German Wehrmacht and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. He received the Knight's Cross for su...
Günther Pancke
Günther Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Pancke (1 May 1899 – 17 August 1973) was an SS-Obergruppenführer (General) and the Higher SS and Police Leader of Denmark.
Günther Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Pancke (1 May 1899 – 17 August 1973) was an SS-Obergruppenführer (General) and the Higher SS and Police Leader of Denmark.
Hans Ferdinand Emil Julius Stichel
Hans Ferdinand Emil Julius Stichel was a German entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera.
Hans Ferdinand Emil Julius Stichel was a German entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera.
Hans Jeschonnek
Hans Jeschonnek (9 April 1899-18 August 1943) was a German Generaloberst and a Chief of the General Staff of Nazi Germany′s Luftwaffe during World War II. He committed suicide in August 1943.
Hans Jeschonnek (9 April 1899-18 August 1943) was a German Generaloberst and a Chief of the General Staff of Nazi Germany′s Luftwaffe during World War II. He committed suicide in August 1943.
Hans Jüttner
Hans Jüttner (2 March 1894 – 24 May 1965) was head of the SS's Main Leadership Office and also an SS Obergruppenführer.
Hans Jüttner (2 March 1894 – 24 May 1965) was head of the SS's Main Leadership Office and also an SS Obergruppenführer.
Hans Petersson
Hans Petersson (24 September 1902, Bentschen– 9 November 1984, Münster) was a German mathematician.
Hans Petersson (24 September 1902, Bentschen– 9 November 1984, Münster) was a German mathematician.
Heinrich Braun
Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Braun (January 1, 1862 – April 26 1934) was a German surgeon remembered for his work in the field of anaesthesiology.
Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Braun (January 1, 1862 – April 26 1934) was a German surgeon remembered for his work in the field of anaesthesiology.
Heinrich Graetz
Heinrich Graetz was amongst the first historians to write a comprehensive history of the Jewish people from a Jewish perspective.
Heinrich Graetz was amongst the first historians to write a comprehensive history of the Jewish people from a Jewish perspective.
Heinrich Mendelssohn
Heinrich Mendelssohn (February 21, 1881 - August 7, 1959) was a Berlin building tycoon.
Heinrich Mendelssohn (February 21, 1881 - August 7, 1959) was a Berlin building tycoon.
Heinz Reinefarth
Heinrich Reinefarth was a German military officer during and government official after World War II. During the Warsaw Uprising his troops committed numerous war atrocities.
Heinrich Reinefarth was a German military officer during and government official after World War II. During the Warsaw Uprising his troops committed numerous war atrocities.
Herbert Baum
Herbert Baum (February 10, 1912 – June 11, 1942) was a Jewish member of the German resistance against National Socialism.
Herbert Baum (February 10, 1912 – June 11, 1942) was a Jewish member of the German resistance against National Socialism.
Herbert-Ernst Vahl
Herbert Ernst Vahl was a Brigadeführer (Major General) and Generalmajor in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was the commander of the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich and the 4th SS Poli...
Herbert Ernst Vahl was a Brigadeführer (Major General) and Generalmajor in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was the commander of the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich and the 4th SS Poli...
Hermann Aron
Hermann Aron a:ron
October 1, 1845 – August 29, 1913 was a German researcher of electrical engineering.
Hermann Aron a:ron
October 1, 1845 – August 29, 1913 was a German researcher of electrical engineering.
Hermann Maaß
Hermann Maaß (23 October 1897 – 20 October 1944) was a German member of the Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Hermann Maaß (23 October 1897 – 20 October 1944) was a German member of the Resistance against the Nazi régime.
Hermann von Gottschall
Hermann von Gottschall (16 October 1862, Posen – 7 March 1933, Görlitz) was a German chess master, son of the poet Rudolf Gottschall (since 1877: von Gottschall) who was also a noted chess p...
Hermann von Gottschall (16 October 1862, Posen – 7 March 1933, Görlitz) was a German chess master, son of the poet Rudolf Gottschall (since 1877: von Gottschall) who was also a noted chess p...
Hipolit Cegielski
Hipolit Cegielski (6 January 1813, Ławki – 30 November 1868, Poznań) was a Polish businessman and social and cultural activist.
Hipolit Cegielski (6 January 1813, Ławki – 30 November 1868, Poznań) was a Polish businessman and social and cultural activist.
Hugo Hergesell
Hugo Emil Hergesell (29 May 1859, Bromberg - 6 June 1938, Berlin) was a German meteorologist.
Hugo Emil Hergesell (29 May 1859, Bromberg - 6 June 1938, Berlin) was a German meteorologist.
Hugo Leichtentritt
Hugo Leichtentritt (1 January 1874, Pleschen, Pleszew, nearby Posen, Province of Posen13 November 1951, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a German-Jewish musicologist and composer who spent much of ...
Hugo Leichtentritt (1 January 1874, Pleschen, Pleszew, nearby Posen, Province of Posen13 November 1951, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a German-Jewish musicologist and composer who spent much of ...
Ignaz Jastrow
Ignaz Jastrow (September 13, 1856 - May 2, 1937 in Berlin) was a German economist and historian, born in Nakel and educated at the universities of Breslau, Berlin, and Göttingen.
Ignaz Jastrow (September 13, 1856 - May 2, 1937 in Berlin) was a German economist and historian, born in Nakel and educated at the universities of Breslau, Berlin, and Göttingen.
Ilse Schwidetzky
Ilse Schwidetzky (married name Rösing); (born 6 September 1907 in Lissa, died 18 March 1997 in Mainz) was a German anthropologist.
Ilse Schwidetzky (married name Rösing); (born 6 September 1907 in Lissa, died 18 March 1997 in Mainz) was a German anthropologist.
Isidor Ascheim
Isidor Ascheim (איזידור אשהיים; born 1891, died 1968) (variant names Isidor Aschheim, Izidor Aschheim) was a German-born Israeli painter and printmaker Ascheim was born in Posen (Poz...
Isidor Ascheim (איזידור אשהיים; born 1891, died 1968) (variant names Isidor Aschheim, Izidor Aschheim) was a German-born Israeli painter and printmaker Ascheim was born in Posen (Poz...
Ismar Isidor Boas
Ismar Isidor Boas (March 28, 1858 – March 15, 1938) was a German gastroenterologist who was born in the town of Exin.
Ismar Isidor Boas (March 28, 1858 – March 15, 1938) was a German gastroenterologist who was born in the town of Exin.
Jan Kasprowicz
Jan Kasprowicz (December 12, 1860 – August 1, 1926) was a poet, playwright, critic and translator; a foremost representative of Young Poland.
Jan Kasprowicz (December 12, 1860 – August 1, 1926) was a poet, playwright, critic and translator; a foremost representative of Young Poland.
Jean Gebser
Jean Gebser was a philosopher, a linguist, and a poet, who described the structures of human consciousness,.
Jean Gebser was a philosopher, a linguist, and a poet, who described the structures of human consciousness,.
Johannes Arndt
Johannes Arndt 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.
Johannes Arndt 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.
Julius Gehl
Julius Gehl (b. July 4, 1869, Bromberg, March 1945, Danzig) was a German social democratic politician.
Julius Gehl (b. July 4, 1869, Bromberg, March 1945, Danzig) was a German social democratic politician.
Józef Kostrzewski
Józef Kostrzewski (February 25, 1885 – October 19, 1969) was a Polish archaeologist.
Józef Kostrzewski (February 25, 1885 – October 19, 1969) was a Polish archaeologist.
Józef Kościelski
Józef Kościelski (9 November 1845, Służewo - 22 June 1911, Poznań) was a Polish poet, politician and parliamentarian, co-founder of the Straż (Guard) society.
Józef Kościelski (9 November 1845, Służewo - 22 June 1911, Poznań) was a Polish poet, politician and parliamentarian, co-founder of the Straż (Guard) society.
Józef Krzymiński
Józef Krzymiński (1 March 1858, Kaleje - 20 October 1940) was a Polish physician, social and political activist, and a member of parliament.
Józef Krzymiński (1 March 1858, Kaleje - 20 October 1940) was a Polish physician, social and political activist, and a member of parliament.
Jędrzej Moraczewski
Jędrzej Moraczewski (; 13 January 1870 - 5 August 1944) was a Polish socialist politician who served as first Prime Minister of Poland (of the Second Polish Republic), from November 1918 to Janu...
Jędrzej Moraczewski (; 13 January 1870 - 5 August 1944) was a Polish socialist politician who served as first Prime Minister of Poland (of the Second Polish Republic), from November 1918 to Janu...
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-Friedrich Merten
Captain Karl-Friedrich Merten (15 August 1905 – 2 May 1993) was a German U-boat commander during World War II. He is credited with the sinking of 27 ships for a total of of allied shipping.
Captain Karl-Friedrich Merten (15 August 1905 – 2 May 1993) was a German U-boat commander during World War II. He is credited with the sinking of 27 ships for a total of of allied shipping.
Karol Rzepecki
Karol Rzepecki (21 June 1865, Poznań – 14 December 1931, Poznań) was a Polish bookseller, social and political activist, editor of Sokół (Falcon) magazine.
Karol Rzepecki (21 June 1865, Poznań – 14 December 1931, Poznań) was a Polish bookseller, social and political activist, editor of Sokół (Falcon) magazine.
Klaus Mietusch
Klaus Mietusch was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. Mietusch claimed 75 victories during his combat career but d...
Klaus Mietusch was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. Mietusch claimed 75 victories during his combat career but d...
Kurt Tank
Kurt Waldemar Tank was a German aeronautical engineer and test pilot, heading the design department at Focke-Wulf from 1931-45.
Kurt Waldemar Tank was a German aeronautical engineer and test pilot, heading the design department at Focke-Wulf from 1931-45.
Lawrence Wnuk
Lawrence (Wawrzyniec) Anthony Wnuk, O.Ont (August 6, 1908, Witrogoszcz, German Empire (now Poland); August 6, 2006, Windsor, Ontario, Canada) was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and Protonotary A...
Lawrence (Wawrzyniec) Anthony Wnuk, O.Ont (August 6, 1908, Witrogoszcz, German Empire (now Poland); August 6, 2006, Windsor, Ontario, Canada) was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and Protonotary A...
Leo Baeck
Leo Baeck (23 May 1873 – 2 November 1956) was a 20th century German-Polish-Jewish Rabbi, scholar, and a leader of Progressive Judaism.
Leo Baeck (23 May 1873 – 2 November 1956) was a 20th century German-Polish-Jewish Rabbi, scholar, and a leader of Progressive Judaism.
Leo Maximilian Baginski
Leo Maximilan Baginski, known as Max Baginski was a German entrepreneur, inventor and marketing specialist.
Leo Maximilan Baginski, known as Max Baginski was a German entrepreneur, inventor and marketing specialist.
Leonhard Tietz
Leonhard Tietz was born March 3, 1849 in Birnbaum an der Warthe, Province of Posen, Prussia ( today Międzychód, Poland ) and died November 14, 1914).
Leonhard Tietz was born March 3, 1849 in Birnbaum an der Warthe, Province of Posen, Prussia ( today Międzychód, Poland ) and died November 14, 1914).
Lilli Palmer
Lilli Palmer (24 May 1914 – 27 January 1986), born Lilli Marie Peiser, was a German actress.
Lilli Palmer (24 May 1914 – 27 January 1986), born Lilli Marie Peiser, was a German actress.
Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière
Vice Admiral Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière (March 18, 1886 – February 24, 1941), born in Posen, was a German U-boat commander during World War I. With 194 ships and sunk, he is the mos...
Vice Admiral Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière (March 18, 1886 – February 24, 1941), born in Posen, was a German U-boat commander during World War I. With 194 ships and sunk, he is the mos...
Lothar Witzke
Lothar Witzke was a German spy and saboteur active in the United States and Mexico during World War I.
Lothar Witzke was a German spy and saboteur active in the United States and Mexico during World War I.
Ludwig Kalisch
Ludwig Kalisch (7 September 1814, Lissa - 3 March 1882, Paris) was a Polish-German Jewish novelist.
Ludwig Kalisch (7 September 1814, Lissa - 3 March 1882, Paris) was a Polish-German Jewish novelist.
Ludwig Schulz
Ludwig Schulz (4 August 1896 – 10 December 1966) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...
Ludwig Schulz (4 August 1896 – 10 December 1966) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...
Ludwik Mycielski
Ludwik Mycielski was a Polish politician, president of the National Council in 1913.
Ludwik Mycielski was a Polish politician, president of the National Council in 1913.
Ludwik Ćwikliński
Ludwik Ćwikliński (17 July 1853 in Gnesen (Gniezno), Province of Posen, Kingdom of Prussia – 3 October 1942 in Kraków), was a classical philologist, professor and rector of Lviv University (1893...
Ludwik Ćwikliński (17 July 1853 in Gnesen (Gniezno), Province of Posen, Kingdom of Prussia – 3 October 1942 in Kraków), was a classical philologist, professor and rector of Lviv University (1893...
Maksymilian Ciężki
Maksymilian Ciężki was the head of the German section of the Polish Cipher Bureau in the 1930s, during which time the Bureau decrypted German Enigma messages.
Maksymilian Ciężki was the head of the German section of the Polish Cipher Bureau in the 1930s, during which time the Bureau decrypted German Enigma messages.
Marian Rejewski
Marian Adam Rejewski was a Polish mathematician and cryptologist who in 1932 solved the plugboard-equipped Enigma machine, the main cipher device used by Germany.
Marian Adam Rejewski was a Polish mathematician and cryptologist who in 1932 solved the plugboard-equipped Enigma machine, the main cipher device used by Germany.
Max Gerson
Max Gerson was a German physician who developed the Gerson Therapy, an alternative dietary therapy, which he claimed could cure cancer and most chronic, degenerative diseases.
Max Gerson was a German physician who developed the Gerson Therapy, an alternative dietary therapy, which he claimed could cure cancer and most chronic, degenerative diseases.
Michał Drzymała
Michał Drzymała (13 September 1857 in Dorf und Rittergut Zdroj near Grätz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski), Kingdom of Prussia - 25 April 1937 in Grabówno near Miasteczko Krajeńskie, Poland) was a Polis...
Michał Drzymała (13 September 1857 in Dorf und Rittergut Zdroj near Grätz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski), Kingdom of Prussia - 25 April 1937 in Grabówno near Miasteczko Krajeńskie, Poland) was a Polis...
Mieczysław Garsztka
Mieczysław Sylwester Garsztka (December 31, 1896 - June 10, 1919) was a Polish pilot, a flying ace of the German air force during World War I.
Mieczysław Sylwester Garsztka (December 31, 1896 - June 10, 1919) was a Polish pilot, a flying ace of the German air force during World War I.
Moritz Lazarus
Moritz Lazarus (15 September 1824 - 13 April 1903), born at Filehne, in the Prussian province of Posen, was a German philosopher, psychologist, and a vocal opponent of the anti-Semitism of his time.
Moritz Lazarus (15 September 1824 - 13 April 1903), born at Filehne, in the Prussian province of Posen, was a German philosopher, psychologist, and a vocal opponent of the anti-Semitism of his time.
Oscar Tietz
Oscar Tietz (April 18, 1858, Birnbaum/Warthe, Posen - January 17, 1923, Klosters) was a Jewish-German businessman (Unternehmer) He was one member of the Tietz family, and one of founders of ...
Oscar Tietz (April 18, 1858, Birnbaum/Warthe, Posen - January 17, 1923, Klosters) was a Jewish-German businessman (Unternehmer) He was one member of the Tietz family, and one of founders of ...
Otto Schmirgal
Otto Schmirgal (15 December 1900 – 24 October 1944) was a German workman, politician, and a resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Otto Schmirgal (15 December 1900 – 24 October 1944) was a German workman, politician, and a resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Paul Saladin Leonhardt
Paul Saladin Leonhardt was a German chess master.
Paul Saladin Leonhardt was a German chess master.
Paul von Hindenburg
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg, known universally as Paul von Hindenburg was a Prussian-German field marshal, statesman, and politician, and served as the seco...
Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg, known universally as Paul von Hindenburg was a Prussian-German field marshal, statesman, and politician, and served as the seco...
Paweł Edmund Strzelecki
Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki KCB CMG FRGS MRS, was a Polish-born explorer and geologist who in 1845 also became a British subject.
Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki KCB CMG FRGS MRS, was a Polish-born explorer and geologist who in 1845 also became a British subject.
Philipp Kleffel
Philipp Kleffel (9 December 1887 – 10 October 1964) was a highly decorated General der Kavallerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps.
Philipp Kleffel (9 December 1887 – 10 October 1964) was a highly decorated General der Kavallerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps.
Philipp Scharwenka
Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka was a German composer and teacher of music.
Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka was a German composer and teacher of music.
Piotr Wawrzyniak
Piotr Wawrzyniak (30 January 1849, Wyrzeka – 9 November 1910, Poznań) was a Polish priest, economic and educational activist, patron of the Union of the Earnings and Economic Societies (Związek ...
Piotr Wawrzyniak (30 January 1849, Wyrzeka – 9 November 1910, Poznań) was a Polish priest, economic and educational activist, patron of the Union of the Earnings and Economic Societies (Związek ...
Reinhard Seiler
Major Reinhard Seiler was German Spanish Civil War and World War II Luftwaffe Ace, commander of Jagdgeschwader 104 and a winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Major Reinhard Seiler was German Spanish Civil War and World War II Luftwaffe Ace, commander of Jagdgeschwader 104 and a winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Richard Friedrich Johannes Pfeiffer
Richard Friedrich Johannes Pfeiffer (March 27, 1858 – September 15, 1945) was a German physician and bacteriologist.
Richard Friedrich Johannes Pfeiffer (March 27, 1858 – September 15, 1945) was a German physician and bacteriologist.
Robert Siewert
Robert Siewert (December 30, 1887 – November 2, 1973) was a German politician and fought in the German Resistance against National Socialism.
Robert Siewert (December 30, 1887 – November 2, 1973) was a German politician and fought in the German Resistance against National Socialism.
Rodryg Dunin
Rodryg Dunin (June 26, 1870 - October 26, 1928) was a Polish noble (szlachta), a hrabia (Count), and an industrialist and agriculturalist.
Rodryg Dunin (June 26, 1870 - October 26, 1928) was a Polish noble (szlachta), a hrabia (Count), and an industrialist and agriculturalist.
Rudolf Bauer (artist)
Alexander Georg Rudolf Bauer (February 11, 1889 – November 28, 1953, Deal, New Jersey) was a German-born painter who was involved in the avant-garde group Der Sturm in Berlin, and whos...
Alexander Georg Rudolf Bauer (February 11, 1889 – November 28, 1953, Deal, New Jersey) was a German-born painter who was involved in the avant-garde group Der Sturm in Berlin, and whos...
Rudolf E. A. Havenstein
Rudolf E. A. Havenstein (10 March 1857 – 20 November 1923) was a German lawyer and president of the Reichsbank (German central bank) during the hyperinflation of 1921-1923.
Rudolf E. A. Havenstein (10 March 1857 – 20 November 1923) was a German lawyer and president of the Reichsbank (German central bank) during the hyperinflation of 1921-1923.
Rüdiger Hertel
Rüdiger Hertel was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Rüdiger Hertel was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Salman Schocken
Salman Schocken (שלמה זלמן שוקן) (October 30, 1877, Margonin, Province of Posen, German Empire (today Poland) - August 21, 1959, Pontresina, Switzerland) was a German Jewish publisher and busine...
Salman Schocken (שלמה זלמן שוקן) (October 30, 1877, Margonin, Province of Posen, German Empire (today Poland) - August 21, 1959, Pontresina, Switzerland) was a German Jewish publisher and busine...
Stanisław Adamski
Stanisław Adamski was a Polish bishop, politician, and social and political activist of the Union of Catholic Societies of Polish Workers, founder and editor of the 'Robotnik' weekly.
Stanisław Adamski was a Polish bishop, politician, and social and political activist of the Union of Catholic Societies of Polish Workers, founder and editor of the 'Robotnik' weekly.
Stanisław Kozierowski
Stanisław Kozierowski (1874 – 1949) was a Polish Catholic priest and historian.
Stanisław Kozierowski (1874 – 1949) was a Polish Catholic priest and historian.
Stanisław Przybyszewski
Stanisław Feliks Przybyszewski was a Polish novelist, dramatist, and poet of the decadent naturalistic school.
Stanisław Feliks Przybyszewski was a Polish novelist, dramatist, and poet of the decadent naturalistic school.
Stanisław Taczak
Stanisław Taczak (b. 8 April 1874 in Mieszków (now in Jarocin County) – 2 March 1960 in Malbork, Poland) was a Polish general.
Stanisław Taczak (b. 8 April 1874 in Mieszków (now in Jarocin County) – 2 March 1960 in Malbork, Poland) was a Polish general.
Stephan Rittau
Stephan Rittau (27 December 1891 – 22 August 1942) 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.
Stephan Rittau (27 December 1891 – 22 August 1942) 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.
Tomasz Bartkiewcz
Tomasz K. Bartkiewcz (1865 1931) was a Polish composer and organist, co-founder of the Singer Circles Union (Związek Kół Śpiewackich).
Tomasz K. Bartkiewcz (1865 1931) was a Polish composer and organist, co-founder of the Singer Circles Union (Związek Kół Śpiewackich).
Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff
Enno Friedrich Wichard Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff (22 December 1848 – 25 September 1931) was a German Classical Philologist.
Enno Friedrich Wichard Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff (22 December 1848 – 25 September 1931) was a German Classical Philologist.
Waldemar Kraft
Waldemar Kraft was a German politician who served as Federal Minister for Special Affairs in the Cabinet of Chancellor Konrad Adenauer from 1953 to 1956.
Waldemar Kraft was a German politician who served as Federal Minister for Special Affairs in the Cabinet of Chancellor Konrad Adenauer from 1953 to 1956.
Walter Karl Johann Roepke
Walter Karl Johann Roepke (Hohensalza, 1882 – 1961, Wageningen ) was a German entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera and Coleoptera Roepke was educated in the University of Berlin and the U...
Walter Karl Johann Roepke (Hohensalza, 1882 – 1961, Wageningen ) was a German entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera and Coleoptera Roepke was educated in the University of Berlin and the U...
Walter Leistikow
Walter Leistikow (25 October 1865 - 24 July 1908) was a German artist from Bromberg (Bydgoszcz).
Walter Leistikow (25 October 1865 - 24 July 1908) was a German artist from Bromberg (Bydgoszcz).
Walter Wreszinski
Walter Wreszinski (born March 18, 1880 in Mogilno (now Poland), died 9 April 1935) was a German Egyptologist and professor at Albertus University of Konigsberg.
Walter Wreszinski (born March 18, 1880 in Mogilno (now Poland), died 9 April 1935) was a German Egyptologist and professor at Albertus University of Konigsberg.
Wernher von Braun
Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun was a German-born rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology...
Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun was a German-born rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology...
Wilhelm Altmann
Wilhelm Altmann (4 April 1862 – 25 March 1951) was a German historian and musicologist.
Wilhelm Altmann (4 April 1862 – 25 March 1951) was a German historian and musicologist.
Wilhelm Salomon Freund
Wilhelm Salomon Freund was a Jewish German lawyer and politician.
Wilhelm Salomon Freund was a Jewish German lawyer and politician.
Witold Dzierżykraj-Morawski
Witold Dzierżykraj-Morawski (1895—1944) was a Polish military commander, diplomat and a Colonel of the Polish Army.
Witold Dzierżykraj-Morawski (1895—1944) was a Polish military commander, diplomat and a Colonel of the Polish Army.
Wolfgang Martini
Wolfgang Martini (September 20, 1891 – January 6, 1963) was a Career Officer in the German Air Force, and largely responsible for promoting early radar development and utilization in that country.
Wolfgang Martini (September 20, 1891 – January 6, 1963) was a Career Officer in the German Air Force, and largely responsible for promoting early radar development and utilization in that country.
Wolfgang Thomale
Wolfgang Thomale (25 February 1900 – 20 October 1978) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iro...
Wolfgang Thomale (25 February 1900 – 20 October 1978) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iro...
Władysław Marcinkowski
Władysław Marcinkowski was a Polish sculptor who created a monument of Adam Mickiewicz in Milosław.
Władysław Marcinkowski was a Polish sculptor who created a monument of Adam Mickiewicz in Milosław.
Władysław Wawrzyniak
Władysław Wawrzyniak (15 May 1890–1940) was a Polish military commander, holding the rank of major.
Władysław Wawrzyniak (15 May 1890–1940) was a Polish military commander, holding the rank of major.
Xaver Scharwenka
Franz Xaver Scharwenka (6 January 18508 December 1924) was a German pianist, composer and teacher.
Franz Xaver Scharwenka (6 January 18508 December 1924) was a German pianist, composer and teacher.
Zygmunt Gorgolewski
Zygmunt Gorgolewski was a Polish architect, renowned for his construction of the Grand Theatre in Lwów.
Zygmunt Gorgolewski was a Polish architect, renowned for his construction of the Grand Theatre in Lwów.