German Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a Jewish philosopher of standing who published many articles and a number of books, many of them

Was a Jewish philosopher of standing who published many articles and a number of books, many of them in his native tongue, German. His writings cover a wide range of topics: poetry, Nietzsche, political theory, general philosophy and Jewish philosophy. The first World War saw Unger in Switzerland, where he made new friends, among them Walter Benjamin who admired his work and also sought his literary collaboration (cf. G.Scholem, Walter Benjamin. Briefe. Frankfurt-am-Main, 1966). In the 1920's, Unger provided an intellectual forum for a group of young and distinguished scholars who regularly discussed their ideas on science, politics and philosophy. The group rapidly became a centre for the Berlin intelligentsia of the day. (cf. Manfred Voigts, Oskar Goldberg, Berlin 1992).

German soldier and Chief of the General Staff during World War I. He became a military writer after

German soldier and Chief of the General Staff during World War I. He became a military writer after the war.

German military as a lifelong professional soldier. He became one of the most prominent commanders o

German military as a lifelong professional soldier. He became one of the most prominent commanders of Nazi Germany's armed forces (Wehrmacht). During World War II

Was an Austrian star of the silent film age, lauded for his directorial work in which he was a proto

Was an Austrian star of the silent film age, lauded for his directorial work in which he was a proto-auteur. As an actor, he is noted for his arrogant Teutonic character parts which led him to be described as "not a character actor, but what a character!". Playing villainous hun roles during the Great War, he became known as "The Man You Love to Hate

Was an Academy Award-winning 20th century film and romantic music composer. While his compositional

Was an Academy Award-winning 20th century film and romantic music composer. While his compositional style was considered well out of vogue at the time he died, his music has more recently undergone a reevaluation and a gradual reawakening of interest.[1]Born in a Jewish home in Brünn (Brno), Austria-Hungary (now in the Czech Republic), Erich was the second son of eminent music critic Julius Korngold. A child prodigy, Erich played his cantata Gold to Gustav Mahler in 1906; Mahler called him a "musical genius" and recommended study with composer Alexander von Zemlinsky. Richard Strauss also spoke very highly of the youth. At the age of 11 he composed his ballet Der Schneemann (The Snowman), which became a sensation when performed at the Vienna Court Opera in 1910. This work was followed first with a piano trio, then his Piano Sonata No. 2 in E major that Artur Schnabel played throughout Europe.[1] During his early years Korngold also made live-recording player piano music rolls for the Aeolian Duo-Art system, all of which survive today and can be heard.[citation needed]

Was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Oly

Was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a member of the German field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all four matches as halfback.

Was a German figure skater and figure skating coach.

Was a German figure skater and figure skating coach.

Is a former swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1988

Is a former swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics. His father and two older brothers were into swimming so he started swimming competitively at age ten

Is a German biathlete. In 2010, he run his first single World Cup Race.

Is a German biathlete. In 2010, he run his first single World Cup Race.

Is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 2007.

Is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 2007.

Was an Austrian Catholic nobleman and socio-political theorist. Describing himself as an "extreme co

Was an Austrian Catholic nobleman and socio-political theorist. Describing himself as an "extreme conservative arch-liberal" or "liberal of the extreme right", Kuehnelt-Leddihn often argued that majority rule in democracies is a threat to individual liber

Is a German professional racing cyclist.

Is a German professional racing cyclist.

Was an Austrian pair skater. With his sister and partner Ilse Pausin, he won the silver medal at the

Was an Austrian pair skater. With his sister and partner Ilse Pausin, he won the silver medal at the 1936 Winter Olympics at age 15.

Is a German sprint canoer who has been competing since the late 2000s.

Is a German sprint canoer who has been competing since the late 2000s.

Is an Austrian intersexual skier. He was the world champion women's downhill skier in 1966, at which

Is an Austrian intersexual skier. He was the world champion women's downhill skier in 1966, at which time he was recognized as female and known as Erika Schinegger. Together with Marco Schenz, Schinegger published an autobiography in 1988 titled Mein Sieg

German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour Team Milram.

German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour Team Milram.

Is a West German sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s.

Is a West German sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s.

Is an Austrian former alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics and in the 1952 Winter O

Is an Austrian former alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics and in the 1952 Winter Olympics. In the downhill contest she finished 19th. Four years later she finished fourth in the 1952 Olympic downhill event. In the same year she finished

Was the eldest daughter of novelist Thomas Mann and Katia Mann.She was born in Munich and had a priv

Was the eldest daughter of novelist Thomas Mann and Katia Mann.She was born in Munich and had a privileged childhood. The Mann home was a gathering-place for intellectuals and artists. She was hired for her first theater engagement before finishing her Abitur at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin.

Is a German pianist, soprano and composer. Erika Radermacher was born in Eschweiler, near Aachen. Sh

Is a German pianist, soprano and composer. Erika Radermacher was born in Eschweiler, near Aachen. She studied music with Else Schmitz-Gohr in Cologne, Bruno Seidlhofer in Vienna and voice with Sylvia Gähwiller in Zurich. After completing her studies, she performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Europe.

A Austrian film actress. She appeared in 31 films between 1950 and 1970.She was born in Medan, Indon

A Austrian film actress. She appeared in 31 films between 1950 and 1970.She was born in Medan, Indonesia.

He is specialised in the social and economic history of the early Song dynasty to the end of the Qin

He is specialised in the social and economic history of the early Song dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. In 1969 von Mende gained a PhD in Sinology, economic history, Manchu Studies in Cologne. His 1971 dissertation was entitled Die wirtschaftlichen

Was a German Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1928 Summer Ol

Was a German Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Has been called the "father of modern particle accelerators"[1]. A fundamental contributor to the fi

Has been called the "father of modern particle accelerators"[1]. A fundamental contributor to the field, he has also been mentor to several generations of students. In this kind of generative academic influence, he can be compared to his father,the mathematician Richard Courant.Currently, Ernest Courant is a member the National Academy of Sciences, and remains active as a distinguished scientist emeritus at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has played a part in the work of Brookhaven for sixty years.

Was an Austrian-British chess master and author.Born in Vienna into a Jewish family, he emigrated to

Was an Austrian-British chess master and author.Born in Vienna into a Jewish family, he emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1930s. He tied for 3rd-4th at Gyor 1930 (Isaac Kashdan won), lost a match to Savielly Tartakower ( 1 : 3) at Paris 1935, tied for 4-5th at Margate 1935 (Samuel Reshevsky),[1] and was unofficial Alexander Alekhine's second in his World Championship match against Max Euwe in 1935.