German Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Was a German journalist and translator. In 1850 he became editor-in-chief of the Weser-Zeitung of Br

Was a German journalist and translator. In 1850 he became editor-in-chief of the Weser-Zeitung of Bremen. He is known for his German renderings of Byron's complete works (1864-65; 4th ed. 1888); of a number of plays of Shakespeare, including the historica

Was a key figure in German expressionism. He produced oil paintings, watercolor paintings, sketches,

Was a key figure in German expressionism. He produced oil paintings, watercolor paintings, sketches, lithographs and pictures in mixed media. His works from the 1920s and 1930s were characterised by his bad experiences as a soldier (1915) and his injuries (1916) during the First World War - and his belief that the growth of National Socialism was a bad thing.

Was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.

Was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.

Was a German backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished fifth

Was a German backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished fifth in the 100 metre backstroke competition.

German politician.Grotewohl was born in Braunschweig. A leader of the Social Democratic Party in the

German politician.Grotewohl was born in Braunschweig. A leader of the Social Democratic Party in the Soviet Zone of Occupation after World War II,

He is considered a pioneer of radioactivity and radiochemistry. Glenn T Seaborg deemed Hahn "the fat

He is considered a pioneer of radioactivity and radiochemistry. Glenn T Seaborg deemed Hahn "the father of nuclear chemistry". Hahn was also called the "founder of the atomic age" by his contemporaries and, officially, by the senate and the members of the Max Planck Society.

Was a German architect and contractor. After studying civil engineering, he joined his father's cons

Was a German architect and contractor. After studying civil engineering, he joined his father's construction company Heilmann & Littmann, as a proxy holding manager. Later he joined the supervisory board.

A German physiologist, medical doctor and Nobel laureate. Warburg was one of the twentieth century's

A German physiologist, medical doctor and Nobel laureate. Warburg was one of the twentieth century's leading cell biologists.

Was a member of the Nazi Party.Over most of his term as Gauleiter, Hellmuth was not an impressive pe

Was a member of the Nazi Party.Over most of his term as Gauleiter, Hellmuth was not an impressive personality. Joseph Goebbels saw him as "a most retiring unassuming Gauleiter in whom one had not too much confidence." However, Hellmuth defended his Gau vi

Was a German academic and politician. Son of a plumber, he studied history, economics and history of

Was a German academic and politician. Son of a plumber, he studied history, economics and history of art in Leipzig, starting in 1895. In 1899 he obtained a PhD, worked for several newspapers and was active in the Alldeutscher Verband and favoured the creation of a German Navy. In 1905 he passed the exam as an interpreter in Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, French, English, Italian and Dutch. Between 1906 and 1913 he taught in the Prussian Royal Academy in Posen. In 1913 he became Professor for Eastern European history in Berlin.

Was a German diver who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he finished fifth in the platfo

Was a German diver who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he finished fifth in the platform competition.

Was a German graphical artist. His main working area was heraldry, yet he also worked as a typeface

Was a German graphical artist. His main working area was heraldry, yet he also worked as a typeface designer, creating commercial symbols and metal works.Hupp's main field of work was heraldry, painting more than 6,000 coats of arms and writing books on heraldry. His Wappen und Siegel der deutschen Städte, Flecken und Dörfer (Coats of Arms and Seals of German Cities, Places and Villages[1]) book series was started in 1895, but of the originally ten planned volumes only five were finished. 3,300 of his paintings of coats of arms were published as a collecting set from the coffee company Kaffee HAG from 1913–18 and 1926–38. This publication helped to make heraldry better known to the general public. Another important heraldic publication by Hupp were the Münchener Kalender (Munich calendar), of which 51 issues were published from 1885–1936 (the issue of 1933 was omitted).

Henry I the Fowler and Matilda of Ringelheim, was Duke of Saxony, King of Germany, King of Italy, an

Henry I the Fowler and Matilda of Ringelheim, was Duke of Saxony, King of Germany, King of Italy, and arguably the first Holy Roman Emperor.

The third ruler of the Saxon or Ottonian dynasty, the son of Otto the Great and Adelaide of Italy.

The third ruler of the Saxon or Ottonian dynasty, the son of Otto the Great and Adelaide of Italy.

The fourth ruler of the Saxon or Ottonian dynasty of the Holy Roman Empire. He was elected king of G

The fourth ruler of the Saxon or Ottonian dynasty of the Holy Roman Empire. He was elected king of Germany in 983 on the death of his father Otto II.

Was an art historian and scholar of Etruscan art and archaeology. In 1928 he received his Ph.D. from

Was an art historian and scholar of Etruscan art and archaeology. In 1928 he received his Ph.D. from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg under Ludwig Curtius on the topic of Roman iconography of the Augustinian period. While at Heidelberg, Brendel studied with the leading minds of his day: Franz Boll (1867-1924), Alfred von Domaszewski (1856-1927), Friedrich Karl von Duhn (1851-1930), Richard Carl Meister (1848-1912), and Eugen Täubler (1879-1953); the literary theorist Ernst Robert Curtius (1886-1956), Friedrich Gundolf (1880-1931), Karl Jaspers (1883-1969), the classical art historians Karl Lehmann and Friedrich Zimmer. He emigrated to the United States in 1938.

Was an Austrian pair skater. He and his partner Lilly Scholz won the 1929 World Championship in pair

Was an Austrian pair skater. He and his partner Lilly Scholz won the 1929 World Championship in pair skating. They won the silver medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics.

Was a German theologist, pastor and ornithologist. He introduced a typological species concept into

Was a German theologist, pastor and ornithologist. He introduced a typological species concept into German ornithology. His Formenkreis theory influenced the early ideas of Erwin Stresemann.[1][2] Others have considered him one of the first biogeographers

Was a German-born conductor and composer. He is widely regarded as one of the leading conductors of

Was a German-born conductor and composer. He is widely regarded as one of the leading conductors of the 20th century.[1]. He is also remembered as the father of the great German-American comedian and narrator Werner Klemperer. Klemperer went on to hold a number of positions, in Hamburg (1910–1912); in Barmen (1912–1913); the Strasbourg Opera (1914–1917); the Cologne Opera (1917–1924); and the State Opera in Wiesbaden (1924–1927). From 1927 to 1931, he was conductor at the Kroll Opera in Berlin. In this post he enhanced his reputation as a champion of new music, playing a number of new works, including Leoš Janácek's From the House of the Dead, Arnold Schönberg's Erwartung, Igor Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex, and Paul Hindemith's Cardillac.

Is a retired Austrian football goalkeeper.Konrad started his professional career with local outfit S

Is a retired Austrian football goalkeeper.Konrad started his professional career with local outfit Sturm Graz, where he stayed 11 years before enjoying a successful period at Austria Salzburg.

Was a German jurist and politician.Having joined the SPD in 1890, Landsberg was elected to the Reich

Was a German jurist and politician.Having joined the SPD in 1890, Landsberg was elected to the Reichstag for Magdeburg from 1912 to 1918. In 1919 and 1920, he was a member of the Weimar National Assembly. In this time, he was a member of the Council of th

Was a German actor and director. From 1953 to 1958 he was Rector of the Drama School of Leipzig. Fro

Was a German actor and director. From 1953 to 1958 he was Rector of the Drama School of Leipzig. From 1958 to 1973 he was director of the German National Theater in Weimar.

Was a German Jewish jurist and legal historian. His most important achievements are in the field of

Was a German Jewish jurist and legal historian. His most important achievements are in the field of Roman law. Lenel studied law at he universities of Heidelberg, Leipzig and Berlin. In 1872, he received the degree of Dr. jur., four years later, he obtain

Was an Austrian field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an Austrian field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a German rower who competed for the German Empire in the 1912 Summer Olympics, as bowman.[1] The

Was a German rower who competed for the German Empire in the 1912 Summer Olympics, as bowman.[1] The German team won the bronze medal in the eights.[2]