German Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a German chemist. He studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg and at the University of

Was a German chemist. He studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg and at the University of Karlsruhe. After he received his Ph.D. he worked with Kekule at the University of Ghent and with Pebal at the University of Lemberg. He was appointed professor at the University of Lemberg in 1865, changed to the University of Brno from 1872 until 1875 and then became professor at the University of Prague. He held this position until his death in 1886.

Was a German painter.Magnus was born in Berlin, and studied simultaneously at the Berlin Academy of

Was a German painter.Magnus was born in Berlin, and studied simultaneously at the Berlin Academy of Art, Bauakademie, and University of Berlin. He later traveled to Paris and Italy, returning to Germany in 1829. He went to Italy again in 1831, and traveled through Paris and England before returning again in 1835. In 1837 he became a member of the Academy of Art, and in 1844 a professor. From 1850 to 1853 he traveled to France and Spain. He died in 1872 in Berlin. He was for a time the preeminent portrait painter in Berlin.

Was a German pianist, composer and teacher. He was a pupil of Ignaz von Seyfried, Simon Sechter, Joh

Was a German pianist, composer and teacher. He was a pupil of Ignaz von Seyfried, Simon Sechter, Johann Heinrich Clasing, and Karl Maria von Bocklet.He wrote about 70 works, including an orchestral work named Beethovens Schatten, which was performed a number of times.

Is an Austrian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow,

Is an Austrian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-4 1000 m event.

Was a German architect and Bavarian government building officer. Among other things he is known for

Was a German architect and Bavarian government building officer. Among other things he is known for his contribution to the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle. Riedel's first project was the supervision of the new development of the Ludwigstraße Damenstift (convent) in Munich. This was followed by the residence and palace garden for King Otto of Greece in Athens, where he was court architect until he returned to Munich in 1850. Here he completed the Propylaeum jointly with Leo von Klenze. From 1852 till 1857, Riedel was professor at the polytechnic institute. In 1853 he was appointed superintendent of the royal building authorities and in 1872 he became the leading court architect.

Was a German composer and organist. He is the cousin of German poet, philosopher, and politician Kar

Was a German composer and organist. He is the cousin of German poet, philosopher, and politician Karl Rottmanner and great nephew of lawyer Simon Rottmanner. He studied the organ and music composition with Joseph Graetz and Kaspar Ett. In 1828 he entered the University of Munich where he studied philosophy, logic, history, physics, and statistics. During that time he continued taking music lessons privately and held organist posts at various churches in Munich, including the Bürgersaalkirche, the Herzogspitalkirche, and St. Michael's Church, Munich. In 1839 he was appointed organist of the Speyer Cathedral, a post he held until his death four years later.[1]

Was a German astronomer. The instrumental equipment of that observatory was somewhat antiquated, his

Was a German astronomer. The instrumental equipment of that observatory was somewhat antiquated, his largest telescope being a small refractor of 73 lines aperture, but he selected a line of work to suit the instruments at his disposal, observing nebulae and variable stars and keeping a watch on comets and new planets. The results of his observations of nebulae are contained in two catalogues published in the Astronomische Beobachtungen der Grossherzoglichen Sternwarte zu Mannheim, 1st and 2nd parts (1862 and 1875), and those of his variable star observations appeared in the Jahresberichte des Mannheimer Vereins für Naturkunde, Nos. 32 and 39 (1866 and 1875).

Was a philologist of the classical and Germanic languages. Sievers was one of the Junggrammatiker of

Was a philologist of the classical and Germanic languages. Sievers was one of the Junggrammatiker of the so-called Leipzig School. He was one of the most influential historical linguists of the late nineteenth century, and is best known for his recovery of the poetic traditions of Germanic languages such as Anglo-Saxon and Old Saxon.

Was a German composer and native of Glatz, Prussian Silesia. While studying law at the University of

Was a German composer and native of Glatz, Prussian Silesia. While studying law at the University of Breslau he devoted himself to music under the direction of Wolf and Mosovius. At the same time he took charge of the Akademische Gesangverein. Having decided not to follow a juridical career, he left Breslau in 1837 to accept a call to Vilnius as director of the orchestra of the theater there. In 1840 he went in the same capacity to Riga, but in 1843 returned to Breslau, and two years later accepted a similar position in Prague, where he also taught music. On the death of Leopold Zwonar he succeeded him as the director of the Sophienakademie.

Is a former field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the West-German team that defeated

Is a former field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the West-German team that defeated Pakistan in the final of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. During his active career he played for Rot-Weiss Koeln winning the German national title thre

Is a professional ice hockey forward with the Phoenix Coyotes organization. Lewandowski was drafted

Is a professional ice hockey forward with the Phoenix Coyotes organization. Lewandowski was drafted 242nd overall in the 8th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes. He currently plays for the HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the KHL.

Austrian dramatist, was born at Vienna.Having studied jurisprudence at the university of Vienna, he

Austrian dramatist, was born at Vienna.Having studied jurisprudence at the university of Vienna, he entered the government service in a legal capacity, and after holding various minor offices was transferred in 1843 to a responsible post on the Lottery Commission. He had already embarked upon politics, and severely criticized the government in a pamphlet, Pie Desideria eines österreichischen Schriftstellers (1842); and in 1845 he made a journey to England, after which his political opinions became more pronounced. After the Revolution, in 1848, he quit the government service in order to devote himself entirely to letters. He lived in Vienna until his death, and was ennobled for his work.

Was a German Major General und archaeologist. In 1860, he was promoted Colonel, which demonstrates t

Was a German Major General und archaeologist. In 1860, he was promoted Colonel, which demonstrates the evidence of extraordinary confidence in him by King William I of Württemberg, whose illegitimate son he probably was.[3][4] His mother Juliana Kallee Eleonora, née Schuessler, who was born in Stuttgart and died there in 1839, was first married to the steward in the Royal Palace, Christian Wagner, and later married to Gottlieb Kallee, the Court Gardener of the widowed queen

Was a German horse rider who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a German horse rider who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Bavarian Major General[2] and War Minister under Maximilian II of Bavaria and under Ludwig II

Was a Bavarian Major General[2] and War Minister under Maximilian II of Bavaria and under Ludwig II of Bavaria.One year after that he became commander of the Kriegsschule. In 1862 he became Oberst and commander of the 2nd Infantry Regiment. Von Lutz was w

Was a German journalist, television presenter and security expert. Following the Second World War th

Was a German journalist, television presenter and security expert. Following the Second World War the man who would later be known as a 'criminal hunter' and 'crook's bane' eked out a living as a thief and black market trader, for which he served a senten

Was a vocalist active in Australia.Beaumont was born in St Faith's, Norfolk, England. He and his fam

Was a vocalist active in Australia.Beaumont was born in St Faith's, Norfolk, England. He and his family moved to Melbourne in 1848 and later he sang in the choir at the Wesleyan Chapel in Brunswick St.

Was a German pianist and writer on music resident from 1863 in England. He trained as a musician at

Was a German pianist and writer on music resident from 1863 in England. He trained as a musician at the Conservatoire at Leipzig, where he was a pupil of Ignaz Moscheles, a severe critic of the music of Wagner and Franz Liszt. Despite this Dannreuther became a champion of Wagner, and founded the London Wagner Society in 1872. An enthusiast for new music, he was an important influence on the composer Hubert Parry.

Was a Jewish-German-American anthropologist-linguist, a leader in American structural linguistics, a

Was a Jewish-German-American anthropologist-linguist, a leader in American structural linguistics, and one of the creators of what is now called the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. He is arguably the most influential figure in American linguistics, influencing several generations of linguists across several schools of linguistics.He received both a B.A. (1904) and an M.A. (1905) in Germanic philology from Columbia, but his linguistic interests proved to be much broader.In the next two years he took up studies of the Wishram and Takelma languages of Southwestern Oregon, and received his Ph.D. in anthropology in 1909.

A former Anglo-German footballer and coach. Dutton played as a forward for Britannia Berlin 92, BFC

A former Anglo-German footballer and coach. Dutton played as a forward for Britannia Berlin 92, BFC Preussen, Newcastle United and Germany. During the First World War he was interned at Ruhleben, a civilian detention camp in Germany. During the 1920s he managed Stuttgart Kickers and became the first professional trainer at Ipswich Town [1][2].

Was a German generalfeldmarschall noted for his victories in the Franco-Prussian War.Son of the pres

Was a German generalfeldmarschall noted for his victories in the Franco-Prussian War.Son of the president of the superior court of Magdeburg, he was born at Dresden, and brought up with his cousin, Otto von Manteuffel (1805-1882), the Prussian statesman, entered the guard cavalry at Berlin in 1827, and became an officer in 1828.

Was a leading Ukrainian-German chess Grandmaster.In 1911, he tied for 1st-2nd in the Kiev championsh

Was a leading Ukrainian-German chess Grandmaster.In 1911, he tied for 1st-2nd in the Kiev championships, and for 9-10th in the Saint Petersburg (All-Russian Amateur) Tournament, won by Stepan Levitsky. In 1912, he took 2nd, behind Karel Hromadka, in Vilna (Hauptturnier).[1] In 1913/14 he took 8th in Sankt Petersburg (All Russian Masters' Tournament – 8th RUS-ch; Alexander Alekhine and Aron Nimzowitsch won).

Is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany. Hirschfelder won a gold medal in coxed

Is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany. Hirschfelder won a gold medal in coxed fours at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.[1]

Was a German plasterer and sculptor active during the period of the Late Baroque.Born in Tegernsee,

Was a German plasterer and sculptor active during the period of the Late Baroque.Born in Tegernsee, Bavaria, Asam worked mainly together with his brother, the architect and painter Cosmas Damian Asam. Because of this, their common work is often attributed to the Asam Brothers. Asam died in Mannheim.The Asam Brothers, singularly and together, were very prolific artists. Some of their major works were:

Is a former German football player and, now, coach.He began his career at Regionalliga North side Tu

Is a former German football player and, now, coach.He began his career at Regionalliga North side TuS Bremerhaven 93 but quickly moved to the Bundesliga, playing the rest of his career at just two clubs: Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart as a defender.