German Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Is a German professional basketball small forward of Polish descent. He is 2.04 m (6 ft 8 ¼ in) tal

Is a German professional basketball small forward of Polish descent. He is 2.04 m (6 ft 8 ¼ in) tall and he weighs 104 kg (230 pounds). He plays with the pro club the Deutsche Bank Skyliners of the German League. Wysocki has also been a member of the Germ

Austrian zoologist, animal psychologist, ornithologist and Nobel Prize winner. He is often regarded

Austrian zoologist, animal psychologist, ornithologist and Nobel Prize winner. He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern ethology, developing an approach that began with an earlier generation, including his teacher Oskar Heinroth.

German engineer and computer pioneer. His greatest achievement was the world's first functional prog

German engineer and computer pioneer. His greatest achievement was the world's first functional program-controlled Turing-complete computer, the Z3, in 1941 (the program was stored on a punched tape). He received the Werner-von-Siemens-Ring in 1964 for the Z3.[1]

Was an Austro-Hungarian diplomat serving as its last accredited Ambassador to the United States and

Was an Austro-Hungarian diplomat serving as its last accredited Ambassador to the United States and famous for having been expelled during World War I following accusations of espionage.From 1903 to 1905, Dr. Dumba served as Minister at Belgrade. Then fol

One of the best-known German singer-songwriters ("Liedermacher"); he also works as a composer, autho

One of the best-known German singer-songwriters ("Liedermacher"); he also works as a composer, author, and actor.

Is a German amateur boxer best known for qualifying for the 2008 Olympics as a middleweight.

Is a German amateur boxer best known for qualifying for the 2008 Olympics as a middleweight.

Is a former freestyle swimmer, who represented Germany at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georg

Is a former freestyle swimmer, who represented Germany at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Is a German footballer who plays for VfL Osnabrück. Engel made his professional debut in the 2. Bun

Is a German footballer who plays for VfL Osnabrück. Engel made his professional debut in the 2. Bundesliga for VfL Osnabrück on 15 August 2008 when he started a game against FC St. Pauli.

German Catholic politician who was one of the major leaders of the Centre Party

German Catholic politician who was one of the major leaders of the Centre Party

German diplomat, Foreign Minister of Germany (1932-1938) and Reichsprotektor (Governor) of the Prote

German diplomat, Foreign Minister of Germany (1932-1938) and Reichsprotektor (Governor) of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (1939-1941). Neurath remained titular Protector until 1943

Was a German diplomat remembered mostly for having served as Foreign minister of Germany between 193

Was a German diplomat remembered mostly for having served as Foreign minister of Germany between 1932 and 1938. Holding this post in the early years of Adolf Hitler's regime, Neurath was regarded as playing a key role in the foreign policy pursuits of the

Is a retired German long jumper. He won the silver medal at the 1992 European Indoor Championships.

Is a retired German long jumper. He won the silver medal at the 1992 European Indoor Championships. He represented the sports clubs TV Wattenscheid, TV Heppenheim and LG Ohra/Hörsel, and became German champion in 1998 and 1999.[1]

Is a Russian-born German footballer. He is a left back who has also played wingback. He plays for Ha

Is a Russian-born German footballer. He is a left back who has also played wingback. He plays for Hannover 96, where he signed his first professional contract after making his debut against Stuttgart on 30 March 2008 aged 18. Rausch's family emigrated to

Was a German diplomat remembered mostly for having served as Foreign minister of Germany between 193

Was a German diplomat remembered mostly for having served as Foreign minister of Germany between 1932 and 1938. Holding this post in the early years of Adolf Hitler's regime, Neurath was regarded as playing a key role in the foreign policy pursuits of the Nazi dictator in undermining the Treaty of Versailles and territorial expansion in the prelude to World War II, although he was often averse tactically if not necessarily ideologically. This aversion would result in Hitler replacing Neurath with the more compliant and fervent Nazi Joachim von Ribbentrop.

Is a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. Holzer was drafte

Is a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. Holzer was drafted 111th overall in the 4th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Is a German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. She finished sixth in 4 x 400 m relay at the

Is a German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. She finished sixth in 4 x 400 m relay at the 2005 World Championships, together with teammates Claudia Marx, Claudia Hoffman and Ulrike Urbansky and fifth at the 2006 European Championships with Hoffmann, Anja Pollmächer and Marx.

Was a Sorbian composer and conductor. He was the composer of the music of the Lusatian national anth

Was a Sorbian composer and conductor. He was the composer of the music of the Lusatian national anthem Rjana Lužica. He has been called the "founding father of secular Sorbian music."[1]

Is an East German swimmer who at the 1976 Summer Olympics became the first woman swimmer to win four

Is an East German swimmer who at the 1976 Summer Olympics became the first woman swimmer to win four gold medals at a single Olympic Games, all in world record times. It was later proven that the East German team doctors had systematically administered steroids to their athletes[1] (albeit without the athletes' knowledge).

Is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. She played all fiv

Is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. She played all five matches and scored eight goals.

Is a German actor, best known for his leading role in the award-winning coming of age drama "Sommers

Is a German actor, best known for his leading role in the award-winning coming of age drama "Sommersturm" (Summer Storm) which gained a lot of praise throughout Europe[citation needed]. In the following years, Ullmann starred in several minor roles in TV series such as "Stahlnetz", "Großstadtrevier", and "SOKO Leipzig" as well as in TV movies such as the drama "Albtraum einer Ehe" (2001) alongside August Zirner. From 1999 to 2000, he was a cast member of the comedy series "Zwei Männer am Herd" with Wolfgang Fierek and Florian Fitz.

Is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics. In 1960

Is a German rower who competed for the Unified Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics. In 1960 he was a crew member of the German boat which won the gold medal in the eights event.

A Grammy award nominated, electronic music band from D

A Grammy award nominated, electronic music band from D

Is a retired German football player. He also holds Croatian citizenship. He spent 3 seasons in the B

Is a retired German football player. He also holds Croatian citizenship. He spent 3 seasons in the Bundesliga with F.C. Hansa Rostock.

Is a German football goalkeeper) who plays for Karlsruher SC.Nicht played from January 2008 to July

Is a German football goalkeeper) who plays for Karlsruher SC.Nicht played from January 2008 to July 2009 for Viking FK, formerly was playing 2004-2007 for TSV Alemannia Aachen.

Is a German footballer of Serbian ancestry. On 7 January 2008 Sprecakovic arrived in Bulgaria to mov

Is a German footballer of Serbian ancestry. On 7 January 2008 Sprecakovic arrived in Bulgaria to move to Cherno More Varna for a free transfer. He is defensive midfielder. Sprecakovic played with 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 in the German 2-Bundesliga during the