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Alexander Duncker
Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm Duncker was a German publisher and bookseller.
Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm Duncker was a German publisher and bookseller.
Alexander Marx
Alexander Marx (1878–1953) was an American historian, bibliographer and librarian.
Alexander Marx (1878–1953) was an American historian, bibliographer and librarian.
Alexander of Courland
Alexander of Courland (Alexander von Kurland) (18 October 1658 – 1686), nicknamed "Alexander the One-armed", was a Baltic German prince and the brother of Duke Frederick II Casimir of Courland.
Alexander of Courland (Alexander von Kurland) (18 October 1658 – 1686), nicknamed "Alexander the One-armed", was a Baltic German prince and the brother of Duke Frederick II Casimir of Courland.
Alexander Rüstow (soldier)
Alexander Rüstow (October 13, 1824 – July 25, 1866) was a Prussian soldier and military writer from Brandenburg an der Havel.
Alexander Rüstow (October 13, 1824 – July 25, 1866) was a Prussian soldier and military writer from Brandenburg an der Havel.
Alexander von Homeyer
Alexander von Homeyer (19 January 1834 in Vorland, now a part of Splietsdorf - 14 July 1903 in Greifswald) was a German soldier and ornithologist.
Alexander von Homeyer (19 January 1834 in Vorland, now a part of Splietsdorf - 14 July 1903 in Greifswald) was a German soldier and ornithologist.
August Heissmeyer
August Heißmeyer was a leading member of the SS. After the World War II, he was sentenced to a prison term as a war criminal.
August Heißmeyer was a leading member of the SS. After the World War II, he was sentenced to a prison term as a war criminal.
August Otto Rühle von Lilienstern
August Otto Rühle von Lilienstern, born 1780, died 1847.
August Otto Rühle von Lilienstern, born 1780, died 1847.
August von Mackensen
Anton Ludwig August von Mackensen (6 December 1849 – 8 November 1945), born August Mackensen, was a German soldier and field marshal.
Anton Ludwig August von Mackensen (6 December 1849 – 8 November 1945), born August Mackensen, was a German soldier and field marshal.
August Willich
August Willich, born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of Communism in Germany.
August Willich, born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of Communism in Germany.
Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Benjamin Henry Boneval Latrobe (May 1, 1764 – September 3, 1820) was a British-born American neoclassical architect best known for his design of the United States Capitol, along with his work o...
Benjamin Henry Boneval Latrobe (May 1, 1764 – September 3, 1820) was a British-born American neoclassical architect best known for his design of the United States Capitol, along with his work o...
Charles L. Matthies
Charles Leopold Matthies (or Karl Leopold Matthies) was a Prussian soldier, revolutionary and Union Army officer during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of brigadier general.
Charles Leopold Matthies (or Karl Leopold Matthies) was a Prussian soldier, revolutionary and Union Army officer during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of brigadier general.
Christoph Wilhelm von Kalckstein
Christoph Wilhelm von Kalckstein (17 October 1682 – 2 June 1759) was a Prussian count, field marshal, teacher and educator of King Frederick II of Prussia.
Christoph Wilhelm von Kalckstein (17 October 1682 – 2 June 1759) was a Prussian count, field marshal, teacher and educator of King Frederick II of Prussia.
Cäsar Rüstow
Cäsar Rüstow (June 18, 1826, Brandenburg an der Havel – July 4, 1866) was a Prussian soldier and military writer.
Cäsar Rüstow (June 18, 1826, Brandenburg an der Havel – July 4, 1866) was a Prussian soldier and military writer.
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.
Dietrich Heinrich von Bülow
Dietrich Heinrich Freiherr von Bülow (1757–1807), Prussian soldier and military writer, and brother of General Count Friedrich Wilhelm Bülow, entered the Prussian army in 1773.
Dietrich Heinrich Freiherr von Bülow (1757–1807), Prussian soldier and military writer, and brother of General Count Friedrich Wilhelm Bülow, entered the Prussian army in 1773.
Ernst von Wildenbruch
Ernst von Wildenbruch (February 3, 1845 – January 15, 1909) was a German poet and dramatist.
Ernst von Wildenbruch (February 3, 1845 – January 15, 1909) was a German poet and dramatist.
Eugene de Kleist
Baron Frederick Joseph Eugene de Kleist (1853–1911), was a pioneering German organ builder, who in founding the North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory, started the American style of Band organs.
Baron Frederick Joseph Eugene de Kleist (1853–1911), was a pioneering German organ builder, who in founding the North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory, started the American style of Band organs.
Ewald Christian von Kleist
Ewald Christian von Kleist (March 7, 1715 – August 24, 1759) was a German poet and officer.
Ewald Christian von Kleist (March 7, 1715 – August 24, 1759) was a German poet and officer.
Felix Salm-Salm
Prince Felix Salm-Salm (1828–1870) was a Prussian military officer of noble birth and soldier of fortune, who served in the Schleswig-Holstein Army (Prussian Army), Austrian Army, the Union Army...
Prince Felix Salm-Salm (1828–1870) was a Prussian military officer of noble birth and soldier of fortune, who served in the Schleswig-Holstein Army (Prussian Army), Austrian Army, the Union Army...
Frederick Haldimand
Sir Frederick Haldimand, KB was a military officer best known for his service in the British Army in North America during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
Sir Frederick Haldimand, KB was a military officer best known for his service in the British Army in North America during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
Frederick Schomberg, 1st Duke of Schomberg
Friedrich Hermann, 1st Duke of Schomberg, KG, was a marshal of France and a General in the English and Portuguese Army.
Friedrich Hermann, 1st Duke of Schomberg, KG, was a marshal of France and a General in the English and Portuguese Army.
Freidrich Anneke
Friedrich Anneke (b. 1818, d. 1872) was a German military officer.
Friedrich Anneke (b. 1818, d. 1872) was a German military officer.
Friedrich August von Klinkowström
Friedrich August von Klinkowström (31 August 1778 – 4 April 1835) was a German artist, author and teacher from an old Pomeranian noble family.
Friedrich August von Klinkowström (31 August 1778 – 4 April 1835) was a German artist, author and teacher from an old Pomeranian noble family.
Friedrich Christian Laukhard
Friedrich Christian Laukhard (7 June 1757 – 28 April 1822) was a German novelist, philosopher, historian and theologian.
Friedrich Christian Laukhard (7 June 1757 – 28 April 1822) was a German novelist, philosopher, historian and theologian.
Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was a German-English industrialist, social scientist, author, political theorist, philosopher, and father of Marxist theory, alongside Karl Marx.
Friedrich Engels was a German-English industrialist, social scientist, author, political theorist, philosopher, and father of Marxist theory, alongside Karl Marx.
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 von der Trenck
Friedrich Freiherr von der Trenck (February 1726– 25 July 1794) was a Prussian officer, adventurer, and author.
Friedrich Freiherr von der Trenck (February 1726– 25 July 1794) was a Prussian officer, adventurer, and author.
Friedrich von Schrötter
Friedrich Leopold Freiherr von Schrötter (1743 – 1815) was a Junker and Prussian government minister.
Friedrich Leopold Freiherr von Schrötter (1743 – 1815) was a Junker and Prussian government minister.
Friedrich Wilhelm Rüstow
Friedrich Wilhelm Rüstow (25 May 1821 – 14 August 1878) was a Prussian-born Swiss soldier and military writer.
Friedrich Wilhelm Rüstow (25 May 1821 – 14 August 1878) was a Prussian-born Swiss soldier and military writer.
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.
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand von Steuben, also referred to as the Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born military officer who served as inspector general and Major General ...
Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand von Steuben, also referred to as the Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born military officer who served as inspector general and Major General ...
Fritz Oswald Bilse
Fritz Oswald Bilse (31 March 1878, Kirn, Rhine Province – 1951) was a German novelist, playwright and a lieutenant in the Prussian Army.
Fritz Oswald Bilse (31 March 1878, Kirn, Rhine Province – 1951) was a German novelist, playwright and a lieutenant in the Prussian Army.
Georg Bruchmüller
Georg Bruchmüller (December 11, 1863 – January 26, 1948), nicknamed Durchbruchmüller, was a German artillery officer who had great influence in the development of modern artillery tactics.
Georg Bruchmüller (December 11, 1863 – January 26, 1948), nicknamed Durchbruchmüller, was a German artillery officer who had great influence in the development of modern artillery tactics.
Georg, Baron von Örtzen
Georg, Baron von Örtzen (February 2, 1829–May 27, 1910), also known as Karl Friedrich Theodor Ludwig, was a German poet and prose-writer.
Georg, Baron von Örtzen (February 2, 1829–May 27, 1910), also known as Karl Friedrich Theodor Ludwig, was a German poet and prose-writer.
Gerhard Roßbach
Gerhard Roßbach (February 28, 1893 – August 30, 1967) was a German Freikorps leader and organizer of nationalist groups after World War I.
Gerhard Roßbach (February 28, 1893 – August 30, 1967) was a German Freikorps leader and organizer of nationalist groups after World War I.
Gustav Adolph Techow
Gustav Adolf Techow was born in 1813.
Gustav Adolf Techow was born in 1813.
Günther Korten
Günther Korten (26 July 1898 – 22 July 1944) was a German Colonel General and Chief of the General Staff of the Luftwaffe in World War II. He died from injuries suffered in the assassinat...
Günther Korten (26 July 1898 – 22 July 1944) was a German Colonel General and Chief of the General Staff of the Luftwaffe in World War II. He died from injuries suffered in the assassinat...
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.
Heinrich Berghaus
Heinrich Berghaus was a German geographer.
Heinrich Berghaus was a German geographer.
Henry Leonard d'Arendt
Henry Leonard Philipe, Baron d'Arendt was a Prussian officer who volunteered to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Henry Leonard Philipe, Baron d'Arendt was a Prussian officer who volunteered to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Henry Lloyd (soldier)
Henry Humphrey Evans Lloyd (c.1718 – 19 June 1783) was a Welsh army officer and military writer.
Henry Humphrey Evans Lloyd (c.1718 – 19 June 1783) was a Welsh army officer and military writer.
Herman Lamm
Herman K. Lamm (April 19, 1890 – December 16, 1930), known as Baron Lamm, was a German American bank robber.
Herman K. Lamm (April 19, 1890 – December 16, 1930), known as Baron Lamm, was a German American bank robber.
Herman von Natzmer
Herman von Natzmer (1806 - 1858) became an officer in the Prussian Army and was assigned as commandant of the arsenal of in Berlin.
Herman von Natzmer (1806 - 1858) became an officer in the Prussian Army and was assigned as commandant of the arsenal of in Berlin.
Hermann Ebbinghaus
Hermann Ebbinghaus was a German psychologist who pioneered the experimental study of memory, and is known for his discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.
Hermann Ebbinghaus was a German psychologist who pioneered the experimental study of memory, and is known for his discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.
Heros von Borcke
Johann August Heinrich Heros von Borcke (July 23, 1835 – May 10, 1895) was a cavalry officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and in the Prussian Army during th...
Johann August Heinrich Heros von Borcke (July 23, 1835 – May 10, 1895) was a cavalry officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and in the Prussian Army during th...
Johann Nepomuk Rust
Johann Nepomuk Rust (April 5, 1775 – October 9, 1840) was a surgeon and military physician born at Jánský Vrh, Javorník, Austrian Silesia (today in the Czech Republic).
Johann Nepomuk Rust (April 5, 1775 – October 9, 1840) was a surgeon and military physician born at Jánský Vrh, Javorník, Austrian Silesia (today in the Czech Republic).
John Mackenzie, Lord MacLeod
John Mackenzie, Lord MacLeod (1727 - 2 April 1789) born Castle Leod near Strathpeffer, Scotland eldest son of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie and Isabel Gordon.
John Mackenzie, Lord MacLeod (1727 - 2 April 1789) born Castle Leod near Strathpeffer, Scotland eldest son of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie and Isabel Gordon.
Julius von Mirbach
Julius Graf von Mirbach was a German politician, born in Sorquitten, East Prussia.
Julius Graf von Mirbach was a German politician, born in Sorquitten, East Prussia.
Józef Sowiński
Józef Sowiński (1777–1831) was a Polish artillery general and one of the heroes of Poland's November 1830 Uprising.
Józef Sowiński (1777–1831) was a Polish artillery general and one of the heroes of Poland's November 1830 Uprising.
Karl Ernst Wilhelm von Canitz und Dallwitz
Karl Ernst Wilhelm Freiherr von Canitz und Dallwitz was a Prussian general and statesman.
Karl Ernst Wilhelm Freiherr von Canitz und Dallwitz was a Prussian general and statesman.
Karl Gottlieb Guichard
Karl Gottlieb Guichard (1724–1775), soldier and military writer, known as Quintus Icilius, was born at Magdeburg, Duchy of Magdeburg, to a family of French refugees.
Karl Gottlieb Guichard (1724–1775), soldier and military writer, known as Quintus Icilius, was born at Magdeburg, Duchy of Magdeburg, to a family of French refugees.
Karl Ludwig von Knebel
Karl Ludwig von Knebel (November 30, 1744 – February 23, 1834), German poet and translator, born at the castle of Wallerstein in Franconia.
Karl Ludwig von Knebel (November 30, 1744 – February 23, 1834), German poet and translator, born at the castle of Wallerstein in Franconia.
Leopold III, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau
Leopold III Frederick Franz, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau (10 August 1740 – 9 August 1817), known as "Prince Franz" or "Father Franz", was a German prince of the House of Ascania.
Leopold III Frederick Franz, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau (10 August 1740 – 9 August 1817), known as "Prince Franz" or "Father Franz", was a German prince of the House of Ascania.
Leopold von Gilsa
Leopold von Gilsa (died March 1, 1870) was a career soldier who served as an officer in the armies of Prussia and later the United States.
Leopold von Gilsa (died March 1, 1870) was a career soldier who served as an officer in the armies of Prussia and later the United States.
Ludolf von Alvensleben (Major General)
Ludolf Arthur Herman von Alvensleben (November 11, 1844 – December 8, 1912) was a Prussian major general from the German noble family von Alvensleben who was born in Potsdam and died in Halle an...
Ludolf Arthur Herman von Alvensleben (November 11, 1844 – December 8, 1912) was a Prussian major general from the German noble family von Alvensleben who was born in Potsdam and died in Halle an...
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.
Otto Edler von Graeve
Otto Edler von Graeve (July 22, 1872 - January 10, 1948) was a German divining rod proponent.
Otto Edler von Graeve (July 22, 1872 - January 10, 1948) was a German divining rod proponent.
Otto Friedrich Ferdinand von Görschen
Otto Friedrich Ferdinand von Görschen (born April 12, 1824 in Neuruppin, died June 8, 1875 in Eberswalde) was a Royal Prussian lieutenant colonel and highly decorated war hero of the 19th century.
Otto Friedrich Ferdinand von Görschen (born April 12, 1824 in Neuruppin, died June 8, 1875 in Eberswalde) was a Royal Prussian lieutenant colonel and highly decorated war hero of the 19th century.
Peter Joseph Osterhaus
Peter Joseph Osterhaus was Union Army General in the American Civil War and later served as a diplomat.
Peter Joseph Osterhaus was Union Army General in the American Civil War and later served as a diplomat.
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Colonel Prince Henry of Battenberg (Henry Maurice; Heinrich Moritz; 5 October 1858 – 20 January 1896) was a morganatic descendant of the Grand Ducal House of Hesse, later becoming a member of th...
Colonel Prince Henry of Battenberg (Henry Maurice; Heinrich Moritz; 5 October 1858 – 20 January 1896) was a morganatic descendant of the Grand Ducal House of Hesse, later becoming a member of th...
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.
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.
Rüdiger von Heyking
Rüdiger von Heyking (January 10, 1894 - † 18 February 18, 1956) was a German officer and Lieutenant General of the Luftwaffe during World War II.
Rüdiger von Heyking (January 10, 1894 - † 18 February 18, 1956) was a German officer and Lieutenant General of the Luftwaffe during World War II.
Stanisław Kostka Gadomski
Stanisław Kostka Gadomski by Rola coat of arms (1718 – 1797) – governor of Łęczyca province since 1787, Speaker of the Sejm, General officer of Armed forces in First Rzeczpospolita, Starost of C...
Stanisław Kostka Gadomski by Rola coat of arms (1718 – 1797) – governor of Łęczyca province since 1787, Speaker of the Sejm, General officer of Armed forces in First Rzeczpospolita, Starost of C...
Theodor Duesterberg
Theodor Duesterberg was a leader of the Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten, in Germany prior to the Nazi seizure of power.
Theodor Duesterberg was a leader of the Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten, in Germany prior to the Nazi seizure of power.
William, Duke of Brunswick
William (Wilhelm August Ludwig Maximilian Friedrich; born 25 April 1806 in Brunswick, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel – died 18 October 1884 in Sibyllenort, Silesia, Prussia), Duke of Brunswick, was ruli...
William (Wilhelm August Ludwig Maximilian Friedrich; born 25 April 1806 in Brunswick, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel – died 18 October 1884 in Sibyllenort, Silesia, Prussia), Duke of Brunswick, was ruli...