German Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a German born painter and art teacher who spent most of his career in the United States of Ameri

Was a German born painter and art teacher who spent most of his career in the United States of America. Koehler was born in Hamburg; his family spelled their name Köhler until they moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Robert's childhood. There he attended the

Was a Austrian footballer.He made his debut for Austria in November 1948 against Sweden and was a pa

Was a Austrian footballer.He made his debut for Austria in November 1948 against Sweden and was a participant at the 1954 FIFA World Cup where Austria finished third with his younger brother Alfred. He earned 16 caps, scoring 1 goal.

Is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. At the 1993 World Championships he f

Is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. At the 1993 World Championships he finished sixth in the 4x100 metres relay, together with teammates Marc Blume, Michael Huke and Steffen Görmer.[1]

Is a retired German football player, who is currently on a break from the game. He last played for V

Is a retired German football player, who is currently on a break from the game. He last played for VfR Aalen.

Is a retired track cyclist who competed for West Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, winni

Is a retired track cyclist who competed for West Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, winning a bronze medal in the 1000 metres time trial.

Is a German long track speed skater who participates in international competitions.

Is a German long track speed skater who participates in international competitions.

A Nazi German politician and head of the German Labour Front from 1933 to 1945. He committed suicide

A Nazi German politician and head of the German Labour Front from 1933 to 1945. He committed suicide while awaiting trial for war crimes.

Is a professional German basketball player currently with Bayern Munich. Being a part of the German

Is a professional German basketball player currently with Bayern Munich. Being a part of the German squad that won the Bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship and the Silver medal at the 2005 EuroBasket, Maras has been a member of two of the most

Was an Austrian amateur football (soccer) player.He was a member of the Austrian Olympic squad at th

Was an Austrian amateur football (soccer) player.He was a member of the Austrian Olympic squad at the 1912 Summer Olympics and played two matches in the main tournament as well as two matches in the consolation tournament.

Was a German professional ice hockey goaltender

Was a German professional ice hockey goaltender

Is a retired German football player. He spent 4 seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and

Is a retired German football player. He spent 4 seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05.

Is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 2004.

Is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 2004.

Was a German physicist born on May 18, 1901 in Hilchenbach (Helberhausen quarter). In 1933 he discov

Was a German physicist born on May 18, 1901 in Hilchenbach (Helberhausen quarter). In 1933 he discovered with Walter Meissner the Meißner-Ochsenfeld effect.

Is an Austrian professional footballer currently playing with Scottish Premier League side Falkirk,

Is an Austrian professional footballer currently playing with Scottish Premier League side Falkirk, he signed from Aston Villa.

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished e

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished eighth in the long jump competition and eleventh in the pole vault event.

Is a retired Austrian footballer.He made his debut for Austria in October 1987 against Spain and was

Is a retired Austrian footballer.He made his debut for Austria in October 1987 against Spain and was a participant at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, playing in all three games

Was an Austrian road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member

Was an Austrian road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Austrian cycling team which finished seventh in the team time trial event. In the individual time trial competition he finished 23rd.

Was a German-based, Jewish economist and demographer and is said to be one of the founders of modern

Was a German-based, Jewish economist and demographer and is said to be one of the founders of modern vital statistics. He studied at the universities of Berlin, Munich, Freiburg and Strasburg and made his doctoral dissertation in 1897. After it he worked

Was a German psychologist and physician best known for his work related to the Roma people, that con

Was a German psychologist and physician best known for his work related to the Roma people, that contributed to repressive measures against them. In 1936, Ritter was appointed to head the newly created Eugenic and Population Biological Research Station of the Reich Health Office. By 1941, his research about the Roma led to Axis forces implementing a policy of genocide against them.[citation needed] Ritter then became chief of the newly created Criminal Biological Institute of the Security Police. Ritter's team of researchers included a number of younger race scientists, including Eva Justin, Adolf Würth, and Sophie Ehrhardt.

Was a German Field Marshal, pilot, army officer, and the last commander of the German Air Force unti

Was a German Field Marshal, pilot, army officer, and the last commander of the German Air Force until its recreation in 1956.While flying two-seaters in FFA 3b as an artillery spotter observer. Greim claimed his first aerial victory ; a Farman, on 10 October, 1915. He also served with FAA 204 over the Somme. After taking pilot training Greim joined FA 46b in February 1917.

Is a former Austrian football player. Sara became a club legend at Austria Wien, after staying 20 ye

Is a former Austrian football player. Sara became a club legend at Austria Wien, after staying 20 years at the club and winning major silverware with them. He started his professional career at 19 and won 8 league titles, 6 domestic cups and played in the 1978 Cup Winner's Cup Final which they lost 4-0 against Anderlecht. He made his debut for Austria in October 1965 against Romania and was a participant at the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He earned 55 caps, scoring 3 goals.

Is an Austrian professional association football player who is currently the captain of Austrian Foo

Is an Austrian professional association football player who is currently the captain of Austrian Football Bundesliga side Kapfenberger SV. He plays as a midfielder.

Was a logician and philosopher. His primary field of study was scientific axiology and he is known a

Was a logician and philosopher. His primary field of study was scientific axiology and he is known as the original theorist of the science of value. His axiology is the basis of the Hartman Value Inventory which is used in psychology to measure the charac

Was a Württembergian politician and father of Hans and Sophie Scholl. Scholl was a liberal and a cr

Was a Württembergian politician and father of Hans and Sophie Scholl. Scholl was a liberal and a critic of the Nazi regime. He also co-founded the All-German People's Party after the war.Scholl became mayor of Ingersheim in 1917 and in 1920, mayor of Forc

A German composer, aesthete and influential music critic. He is one of the most famous Romantic comp

A German composer, aesthete and influential music critic. He is one of the most famous Romantic composers of the 19th century.