German Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a democratic socialist politician from Bavaria.He served in the campaign of 1866, and then enter

Was a democratic socialist politician from Bavaria.He served in the campaign of 1866, and then entered the Papal Guard as a volunteer. In 1869 he returned to Germany, and during the Franco-Prussian War served in the army railway department. He was severel

Was a German architect and educator, Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts on

Was a German architect and educator, Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts on the Brühl Terrace in Dresden from 1850 until his death. Nicolai studied architecture at the Dresden Academy under Joseph Thürmer and later in Munich under

Was a German freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke swimmer and diver who competed in the 1904 Summer O

Was a German freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke swimmer and diver who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and 1906 Summer Olympics.

Was a German Orientalist and explorer. In 1885 he entered the University of Berlin, and he graduated

Was a German Orientalist and explorer. In 1885 he entered the University of Berlin, and he graduated at the University of Leipzig (Ph.D.) in 1889. In 1891 he established himself at Berlin University as lecturer in Central Asiatic languages and in Buddhism

Was a German composer, organist, teacher and theorist. In 1771 he went to Mannheim, where he compose

Was a German composer, organist, teacher and theorist. In 1771 he went to Mannheim, where he composed a ballet for the elector Karl Theodor, who sent him to Bologna in 1774 to study under the Padre Martini. Dissatisfied with the method of that learned theorist, he studied for five months under Francesco Antonio Vallotti at Padua, and afterwards proceeded to Rome, where, having been ordained priest, he was admitted to the famous Academy of Arcadia, made a knight of the Golden Spur, and appointed protonotary and chamberlain to the pope.

Is a German composer. He was one of the pioneers of electronic new music in the DDR. From 1976– to

Is a German composer. He was one of the pioneers of electronic new music in the DDR. From 1976– to 1977 he worked in electronic-music studios in Bratislava and Paris. In 1978 Katzer was elected to membership in the Academy of the Arts in (East) Berlin (Klingberg 2001). In 1982 he founded the Studio for Electroacoustical Music affiliated with the Music Department of the Academy of the Arts (the first studio of this kind in the DDR), whose artistic director he remained until 2005.

Was a German chess player and International Master (IM).An avid cigar smoker, Kieninger was nickname

Was a German chess player and International Master (IM).An avid cigar smoker, Kieninger was nicknamed "Eisernen Schorsch" (roughly translated as "Iron Georgie") because of his fighting style. He won the German Chess Championship in 1937, 1940, and 1947.

Was a German philosopher, cybernetician, chess master, and functionary. In 1928, he started his ches

Was a German philosopher, cybernetician, chess master, and functionary. In 1928, he started his chess career in Nuremberg, playing at Arbeiterschachklub Nürnberg, then Nürnberger Schachklub Noris. In 1933, he won in the Franconian championships. In that time, he began to study mathematics at the University of Erlangen in 1932, and became a member of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD). In 1933, he was arrested by Nazis, and spent two years in a Nuremberg prison and three years in the Dachau concentration camp, until 1939.[1]

Was a prolific artist and a children's book author. Georg Klusemann belongs to a group of artists su

Was a prolific artist and a children's book author. Georg Klusemann belongs to a group of artists such as Werner Gilles, Eduard Bargheer or Gerhard Hoehme, whose work reflects their adoption of Italian culture. He studied at the Art Academy in Düsseldorf under Teo Otto, from 1962 to 1968, with Katharina Sieverding and Jörg Immendorff. After extensive travels to Spain, the Orient and Latin America, his work gained a clear original profile (Hans M. Schmidt[1]). Impulses from contemporary European Art can be traced to Joan Miró, Victor Vasarely, Giorgio Morandi or Domenico Gnoli, to Surrealism or OpArt. But the impulses are transformed and integrated into a unique concept that cannot be associated to any known current in Art.

Is a German footballer who plays for SC Herford in the Landesliga Westfalen 1, as a goalkeeper.Born

Is a German footballer who plays for SC Herford in the Landesliga Westfalen 1, as a goalkeeper.Born in Bergisch Gladbach, Koch started his career playing at amateur club SpVgg Erkenschwick before becoming a professional in January 1992, when he moved to t

An Austrian-born mathematical logician who has studied and worked in Great Britain and America. Krei

An Austrian-born mathematical logician who has studied and worked in Great Britain and America. Kreisel came from a Jewish background; his family sent him to England before the Anschluss, where he studied at the University of Cambridge and then, during World War II, worked on military subjects. After the war he returned to Cambridge and received his doctorate. He taught at the University of Reading until 1954 and then worked at the Institute for Advanced Study from 1955 to 1957. Subsequently he taught at Stanford University and the University of Paris. Kreisel was appointed a professor at Stanford University in 1962 and remained on the faculty there until he retired in 1985.[1][2]

Was a German amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a memb

Was a German amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the German Olympic squad and played one match in the main tournament as well as one match in the consolation tournament.

Is a German politician of the SPD. He was mayor of Munich from 1972 to 1978 and from 1984 to 1993.He

Is a German politician of the SPD. He was mayor of Munich from 1972 to 1978 and from 1984 to 1993.He joined the SPD in 1961 and was elected to the Landtag of Bavaria in 1966. In the 1972 local elections, he was elected Mayor of Munich with 55.9 percent of

Was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was eliminated i

Was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metre freestyle event. He was also a member of the German relay team which finished fourth in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay

Is a German politician in the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).In 1957, he was elected the t

Is a German politician in the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).In 1957, he was elected the to the Bundestag, which he was a member of until 1983.In 1966, Leber was appointed to the position of Minister for Transportation for the grand coalition. H

Is a German weightlifter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fifth in the

Is a German weightlifter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fifth in the featherweight class.

Was a German classical archaeologist who was a native of Mainz. Lippold was a specialist of ancient

Was a German classical archaeologist who was a native of Mainz. Lippold was a specialist of ancient Greek and Roman art. He studied at the Universities of Berlin and Munich, and was one one of the last students of Adolf Furtwängler (1852–1907), who was a major influence to the career of Lippold. Following graduation he worked at the Roman-Germanic Central Museum in Mainz, and in 1910–1911 at the Martin von Wagner Museum in Würzburg. In 1920 he relocated to the University of Erlangen as a lecturer, where he was a full professor of archaeology from 1925 to 1953.

Was a German chemist born in Heidelberg. He studied under Friedrich Wöhler and was assistant to Rob

Was a German chemist born in Heidelberg. He studied under Friedrich Wöhler and was assistant to Robert Bunsen for 6 years. He was Director of the Marburger Chemical Institute (Marburger Chemischen Instituts) of Philipps University of Marburg from 1865.[1] He is noted for the studies of oxidation and a textbook on polybasic acids.

Was a German conductor and younger brother of better-known conductor Eugen Jochum. After studies in

Was a German conductor and younger brother of better-known conductor Eugen Jochum. After studies in Munich, in 1932 he was appointed General Music Director of the city of Münster. This made him the youngest orchestral chief in Germany.[1] Like his brother

Is an Austrian football player who currently plays for FC Magna Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian seco

Is an Austrian football player who currently plays for FC Magna Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian second division.Margreitter made his Bundesliga debut with LASK Linz in the 2007/2008 season.

Was a German composer. Originally a student of economics at the University of Leipzig, he switched t

Was a German composer. Originally a student of economics at the University of Leipzig, he switched to music under the influence of Karl Straube, and became a choirmaster and organist at the St. Trinitatis church in Leipzig in 1930, continuing his work there for forty years.

German motorcycle racer famous for being the first foreign winner of the prestigious Senior TT the B

German motorcycle racer famous for being the first foreign winner of the prestigious Senior TT the Blue Riband race of the Isle of Man TT Races in 1939 riding for the factory BMW team and the first motor-cycle racer to lap a Grand Prix course at over 100mph.[1]

Was a German painter and draftsman who was also famous for his stained glass windows in the whole of

Was a German painter and draftsman who was also famous for his stained glass windows in the whole of Europe. Influenced by late Cubism and Alfred Manessier, he created abstract paintings, but he also produced portraits and wall paintings. Beginning in 1937 he made stained glass windows, for which he would become famous. One example, installed in 1957, is to be found in Berlin's Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche.

Was a German composer and theologian. Telemann was born in Plön, a grandson of the better-known Geo

Was a German composer and theologian. Telemann was born in Plön, a grandson of the better-known Georg Philipp Telemann. He is mainly known for the church music he wrote. He died in Riga.

The first Chancellor of Germany of non-noble background.

The first Chancellor of Germany of non-noble background.