Find out more about the greatest German, including Adolf Hitler, Albert Einstein, Albert, Prince Consort, Kirsten Dunst and Marlene Dietrich.
When we talk about famous Germans, which is the first name that comes to our mind? Albert Einstein, the great scientist; Adolf Hitler, the most notorious dictator; or the philosopher and socialist, Karl Marx? The contributions of the Germans to the technological, literary, political and spiritual developments of the world have been so immense that it is difficult to express in words. Creative, focused, efficient and reserved, the Germans are considered to be among the world’s most disciplined and hardworking people. From ancient times, Germans have enriched the world heritage in one way or the other. Way back in the 15th century, Nicholas of Kues became one of the first proponents of Renaissance humanism and thus making spiritual and political contributions to not just European history, but to the world.
Adolf Hitler(Nazi Leader, German Dictator and Chancellor of Germany)
20 April 1889
30 April 1945
Braunau am Inn
Aries
Albert Einstein(Father of Modern Physics)
14 March 1879
18 April 1955
Ulm, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
Pisces
Friedrich Nietzsche(Philosopher and Philologist)
15 October 1844
25 August 1900
Röcken-bei-Lützen, Kingdom of Prussia
Libra
Martin Luther(Father of Protestantism and Church Reformer)
10 November 1483
18 February 1546
Eisleben, Germany
Scorpio
Adolf Eichmann(One of the Main Organizers of the Holocaust)
19 March 1906
31 May 1962
Solingen, Rhine Province, Germany
Pisces
Johannes Kepler(Astronomer, Mathematician & Astrologer)
27 December 1571
15 November 1630
Weil der Stadt
Capricorn
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel(Philosopher, Philosophy Historian)
27 August 1770
14 November 1831
Stuttgart, Duchy of Württemberg, Germany
Virgo
Franz Liszt(Composer, pianist, conductor and teacher)
22 October 1811
31 July 1886
Raiding, Hungary
Libra
Martin Heidegger(German Philosopher)
26 September 1889
26 May 1976
Meßkirch, Baden,, German Empire
Libra
Hildegard of Bingen(Philosopher)
16 September 1098
17 September 1179
Bermersheim vor der Höhe, Germany
Virgo
Wilhelm Keitel(German Commanding Officer)
22 September 1882
16 October 1946
Helmscherode, Bad Gandersheim
Virgo
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe(Architect)
27 March 1886
17 August 1969
Aachen, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Aries
Over the centuries Germans have kept alive their tradition of actively enriching the world history through their philosophical theories, military contributions, literary pursuits, and technological advancements. In fact, Germany boasts of having had more Nobel Prizes in the sciences than any other nation in the 20th century. Germany is also home to some of the most beautiful and talented people who adorn the field of fine arts, theatre and films. Browse this section to read all about the famous Germans who helped shape the world.