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Kim Petras
(German Pop Singer and Songwriter)
Kim Petras
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 27, 1992
Sun Sign: Virgo

Kim Petras is a German singer-songwriter currently based in USA. She was assigned male at birth and underwent medical gender transition as a teenager. Interested in music from a young age, she began recording music as a teenager. Her debut single topped several viral music charts on Spotify. Since then, she has released many hit albums and singles. 

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Nico
(Singer Know for Her Song 'The Velvet Underground's' debut album 'The Velvet Underground & Nico')
Nico
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 16, 1938
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: July 18, 1988

Nico was a German musician, singer, and songwriter. Her work continues to serve as an inspiration to several musicians like Björk, Morrissey, and the English rock band The Cure. In 2017, Susanna Nicchiarelli directed Nico's biographical film titled Nico, 1988. Also an actress, Nico appeared in many films, including Andy Warhol's experimental underground film Chelsea Girls.

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Werner Klemperer
(Actor)
Werner Klemperer
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Birthdate: March 22, 1920
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: December 6, 2000
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Jacques Offenbach
(Composer)
Jacques Offenbach
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 20, 1819
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: October 5, 1880
 5 
Konrad Adenauer
(Former Chancellor of Germany)
Konrad Adenauer
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 5, 1876
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 19, 1967

German politician, Konrad Adenauer, served as the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 to 1963. He was also the co-founder and the first leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He played a key role in leading his country from the ruins of World War II to becoming a  prosperous nation.

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Udo Kier
(German Actor)
Udo Kier
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Birthdate: October 14, 1944
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Leon Draisaitl
(German Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Leon Draisaitl
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 27, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Jan Frodeno
(German Triathlete and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Jan Frodeno
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 18, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
(German Polymath and Occult Writer Known for His Book 'Three Books of Occult Philosophy')
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 14, 1486
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: February 18, 1535

Sixteenth-century German scholar Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa was known for his expertise in philosophy and the occult. He also taught at the universities of Pavia and Dôle. His De occulta philosophia suggested magic as a way to reach God. He was eventually branded a heretic and imprisoned.

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Stefan Kapicic
(Serbian Actor and Voice Actor)
Stefan Kapicic
5
Birthdate: December 1, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Stefan Kapicic is a Serbian actor who achieved popularity in 2016 when he portrayed Colossus in the American film, Deadpool. He also reprised his role as Colossus in the film's 2018 sequel. Stefan Kapičić is also a voice actor; he has voiced important characters in the Serbian version of Pokémon, The Good Dinosaur, and Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.

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Max Bruch
(German Romantic Composer, Conductor & Educator)
Max Bruch
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 6, 1838
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 2, 1920

Max Bruch composed his first song at 9 for his mother’s birthday and then earned a scholarship after creating a symphony at the tender age of 14. He worked extensively with the choral societies of Germany and is remembered for his iconic Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor.

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Helmut Kentler
(Psychologist)
Helmut Kentler
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Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: July 2, 1928
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: July 9, 2008

Though Helmut Kentler initially wished to study theology, he was pushed into studying electrical engineering by his father. A homosexual himself, he later mastered psychology and became a pioneering sexual scientist. He was later criticized for placing homeless children under the care of pedophilic men as part of an experiment.

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Ron-Robert Zieler
(German Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Ron-Robert Zieler
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 12, 1989
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Carl Bosch
(Chemist & Engineer)
Carl Bosch
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: August 27, 1874
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: April 26, 1940

Carl Bosch was a German engineer and chemist. He is credited with founding IG Farben, which went on to become one of the largest chemical companies in the world. He is also credited with developing the Haber–Bosch process, which is used even today for the production of ammonia. Carl Bosch was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1931.

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Eric Voegelin
(Philosopher)
Eric Voegelin
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Birthdate: January 3, 1901
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: January 19, 1985
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Wolfgang von Trips
(German Racing Driver)
Wolfgang von Trips
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 4, 1928
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: September 10, 1961
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Katharina Schattler
(Actress)
Katharina Schattler
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Birthdate: October 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
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Marie Zielcke
(Actress)
Marie Zielcke
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Birthdate: February 3, 1979
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Ottmar Liebert
(German Guitarist, Producer, and Songwriter)
Ottmar Liebert
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: February 1, 1959
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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August Bebel
(Former Politician best remembered as one of the founders of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany (SDAP) in 1869)
August Bebel
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 22, 1840
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: August 13, 1913
 21 
Julia Shaw
(Psychologist)
Julia Shaw
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Birthdate: January 20, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 22 
Nick Hein
(German Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
Nick Hein
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 24, 1984
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 23 
Angela Gossow
(German Vocalist and Former Lead Singer of Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band 'Arch Enemy')
Angela Gossow
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 5, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio

German singer Angela Gossow is best known to fans as the lead vocalist of the Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy. She is one of the few female singers who use death grunts as part of their performances. An atheist and a vegan, she is quite vocal about her opinions.

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Ottman Azaitar
(German-Moroccan Mixed Martial Artist)
Ottman Azaitar
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 20, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Gokhan Tore
(German Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Gokhan Tore
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Amitai Etzioni
(Sociologist)
Amitai Etzioni
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Birthdate: January 4, 1929
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Michel Noll
(Documentary Filmmaker)
Michel Noll
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Birthdate: May 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Gunnar Kaiser
(German Writer, Teacher, YouTuber, and Political Blogger)
Gunnar Kaiser
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1976 AD
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Wilma Elles
(Actress)
Wilma Elles
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Birthdate: October 18, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra

Wilma Elles is a German actress and model. She took acting, guitar, and dance classes and actively participated in school plays as a child. She began acting in her late teens and appeared in numerous German TV shows and films. She also played the lead character in a Turkish TV show despite not knowing the language well. 

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Frederik Pleitgen
(Journalist)
Frederik Pleitgen
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Birthdate: 1976 AD
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Heinrich Böll
(One of Germany’s Foremost Post-World War II Writers)
Heinrich Böll
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: December 21, 1917
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: July 16, 1985

Nobel Prize-winning German author Heinrich Böll refused to join the Nazi youth wing and became a bookseller’s apprentice instead. However, he fought for the German Army later. He is best remembered for his works such as The Clown and The Silent Angel, revolving around themes of war.

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Hans Haacke
(Artist, University teacher)
Hans Haacke
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 12, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
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Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
(German Film Director)
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
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Birthdate: May 2, 1973
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
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Henriette Reker
(Lawyer)
Henriette Reker
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 9, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Helmut Kollen
(German Singer, Guitarist, and Bass Player)
Helmut Kollen
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 2, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: May 3, 1977
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Joost van den Vondel
(Dutch Author of Christian Poetry and Verse Dramas)
Joost van den Vondel
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 17, 1587
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: February 5, 1679

Born to Belgian migrants who had moved to Germany and then to the Netherlands, because of their Mennonite origins, Joost van den Vondel grew up to be one of the most celebrated Dutch authors and dramatists. He not only translated Greek tragedies such as Electra, but also penned masterpieces such as Lucifer.

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Ismail Jakobs
(Football Defender)
Ismail Jakobs
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 17, 1999
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Mina Tander
(Actress)
Mina Tander
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Birthdate: December 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 39 
Wilhelm Marx
(Politician, Judge)
Wilhelm Marx
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 15, 1863
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: August 5, 1946

Roman Catholic Centre Party leader and two-time German chancellor Wilhelm Marx was a jurist and the founder of the Catholic Schools Organization. Best known for accepting the Dawes Plan for World War I reparations, he was charged with the Volksvereinsprozeß during the Nazi regime.

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Herta Oberheuser
(Former Physician known for performing medical atrocities on prisoners at the Ravensbrück concentration camp)
Herta Oberheuser
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Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: May 15, 1911
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: January 24, 1978

Initially a dermatologist, German doctor Herta Oberheuser later became Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler's personal physician. She was later part of gruesome and torturous medical experiments on Polish inmates at the Ravensbrück concentration camp. She was the only female doctor accused in the Nuremberg Doctors' Trial. Her license was revoked eventually.

 41 
Hans Albert
(Philosopher)
Hans Albert
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Birthdate: February 8, 1921
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Stefan Raab
(Famous for Hosting the German Television Programs 'Vivasion' and 'TV Total')
Stefan Raab
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Birthdate: October 20, 1966
Sun Sign: Libra

While he initially tried his luck in law school, Stefan Raab, the son of a butcher, later dropped out and focused on an entertainment career. Now a renowned comedian, musician, TV producer, and host, he is known for his association with the Eurovision contest. He also owns the production company Raab TV.

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Bianca Heinicke
(German Fashion and Beauty Youtuber)
Bianca Heinicke
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Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: February 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Bianca Heinicke is a German fashion and beauty YouTuber. She launched her channel BibisBeautyPalace in 2012 and has since then accumulated millions of subscribers and billions of views. Her videos focus on hair, makeup, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. She also runs her own cosmetics brand called Bilou. She is married to fellow German YouTuber Julian Claßen. 

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Andreas Mies
(German Professional Tennis Player)
Andreas Mies
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 21, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo

Andreas Mies is a German tennis player best known for his performance in doubles events. Mies has won two Grand Slam doubles titles along with Kevin Krawietz; they won the 2019 and 2020 French Open titles. Andreas Mies has also won four titles on the ATP Tour and has been representing his country in the Davis Cup since 2019.

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Wendelin Werner
(Mathematician)
Wendelin Werner
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: September 23, 1968
Sun Sign: Libra
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Christoph Langen
(German Bobsledder)
Christoph Langen
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 27, 1962
Sun Sign: Aries
 47 
Hans von Aachen
(Painter)
Hans von Aachen
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Birthdate: 1552 AD
Died: March 4, 1615
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Anna Maria van Schurman
(Painter)
Anna Maria van Schurman
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 5, 1607
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: May 4, 1678
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Dorothee Sölle
(Theologian)
Dorothee Sölle
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: September 30, 1929
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: April 27, 2003
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Robert Michels
(Sociologist)
Robert Michels
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Birthdate: January 9, 1876
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: May 3, 1936