German Famouse Personalities

Henning Von Tresckow

Henning von Tresckow was a German military officer who was a part of the German resistance. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 10 January 1901 German

George V Of Hanover

George V of Hanover was the last King of Hanover. His reign was cut short by the unification of Germany in 1871.

Born: 27 May 1819 German

Heinrich Hertz

Heinrich Hertz was a German scientist who proved the existence of electromagnetic waves. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 22 February 1857 German

Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor

Frederick III was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1452 until his death in 1493. He was also the first emperor of the House of Habsburg and the fourth House of Habsburg member to become the king of Germany (as Frederick IV).

Born: 21 September 1415 German

Rudolf Virchow

Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow was a German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, biologist, writer and politician. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 13 October 1821 German

Karl Hanke

Karl Hanke was a prominent leader of the German ‘Nazi Party.’ A month before dying at the hands of Czech partisans, he was promoted to the coveted post of –Reichsfuhrer“ (commander) of the ‘Schutzstaffel’ (SS).

Born: 24 August 1903 German

Edith Stein

Edith Stein was a German Jewish philosopher, who was killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 12 October 1891 German

Martin Niemöller

Martin Niemöller was a decorated World War I submarine captain; a leading pastor who emerged as an outspoken opponent of Adolf Hitler and his racist ideology. Check out this biography to know more about him

Born: 14 January 1892 German

Elsa Einstein

Albert Einsteins Wife

Elsa Einstein was the second wife as well as a first cousin of Albert Einstein. Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements, and fun facts about her.

Born: 18 January 1876 German

Hanna Reitsch

Hanna Reitsch was a German aviator known for setting many firsts in flying and for being a test-pilot of the German ‘Luftwaffe’. Check out this biography to know more about her childhood, family life and achievements.

Born: 29 March 1912 German