German Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a German track and field athlete who competed for the Russian Empire in the 1912 Summer Olympics

Was a German track and field athlete who competed for the Russian Empire in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metres competition.

Is a German pole vaulter. He is the older brother of Silke Spiegelburg. He won the 1999 Summer Unive

Is a German pole vaulter. He is the older brother of Silke Spiegelburg. He won the 1999 Summer Universiade and finished fourth at the 2000 European Indoor Athletics Championships. He then finished sixth at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton and eighth at the 2002 European Indoor Athletics Championships in Vienna.

Is a German football forward playing for FC St. Pauli on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. Sukuta-Pasu beg

Is a German football forward playing for FC St. Pauli on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. Sukuta-Pasu began his career in summer 1998 in his hometown Wuppertal with Grün-Weiß Wuppertal and was in June 2000 scouted by Fußball-Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkuse

Was an Austrian tenor acclaimed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Some critics com

Was an Austrian tenor acclaimed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Some critics commented that "his heart felt every word he sang".He made his debut before the public at a concert at Freiburg on 17 May 1912. In 1913 his father was appointed Intendant of both the Municipal and Stadt-Theater in Chemnitz and was therefore in a position to arrange for Richard to appear as Tamino in Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) on 2 March 1913. A few days later he played Max in Der Freischütz, a performance which was attended by Baron Seebach of the Dresden Opera and he offered Tauber a five-year contract. The Baron encouraged Tauber to take small roles with other companies to broaden his experience.

German chess player, easily of grandmaster strength. He was known as "Richard the Fifth" because he

German chess player, easily of grandmaster strength. He was known as "Richard the Fifth" because he often finished in fifth place in tournaments. But in Karlsbad 1911, he scored a convincing win, crushing Akiba Rubinstein

Was a German composer, pianist, conductor, and critic. He studied in Frankfurt with Iwan Knorr befor

Was a German composer, pianist, conductor, and critic. He studied in Frankfurt with Iwan Knorr before traveling to Munich for further studies with Josef Rheinberger. He accompanied numerous singers (including Eugen Gura), taught singing for a time, and served as music critic for the Münchener Post from 1907. He was invited to New York City and Newark, New Jersey to conduct the Arion Society in 1912; he returned home with the outbreak of World War I. He later became music critic for the Bayrische Staatszeitung, and taught singing in Cologne from 1920 until 1934. He then returned to Munich as the president of the Akademie der Tonkunst. He retired to the Ammersee after World War II. Most of Trunk's output was choral, though he composed an operetta (Herzdame, 1916) and some instrumental works as well.

Was a German journalist and race car driver. He took part in many 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1950s,

Was a German journalist and race car driver. He took part in many 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1950s, as well as in races at Mille Miglia, Montlhery, Monza and Nürburgring, often with a Porsche 550, the type of car he became famous for, when crashing over t

Was an Austrian fencer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was an Austrian fencer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a German boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a German boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a statesman of Saxony.In 1858 he became minister of finance, and in 1867 of foreign affairs also

Was a statesman of Saxony.In 1858 he became minister of finance, and in 1867 of foreign affairs also. He was appointed in 1870 a commissioner to negotiate in Versailles with the South German states treaties for the unification of Germany. From 1871 until

German politician (CDU). He was President of Germany from 1984 to 1994.

German politician (CDU). He was President of Germany from 1984 to 1994.

Was a German Olympic fencer.

Was a German Olympic fencer.

Was a German late Romantic composer best known for his three symphonies. In these works, he "seems t

Was a German late Romantic composer best known for his three symphonies. In these works, he "seems to have aimed to be an immediate continuation of Bruckner, as a result of which he actually ended up on the margin of music history".[1] Wetz was appointed a manager of the Erfurt music association in 1906. He fell in love with the town and remained there for the rest of his life. Until this point, Wetz's published compositional works had almost exclusively been piano songs, though he twice tried to write opera.

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he was elimin

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he was eliminated in the first round of the 3500 metre walk competition.

Was a German composer, music professor and pedagogue. Wüerst was a pupil of Carl Friedrich Rungenha

Was a German composer, music professor and pedagogue. Wüerst was a pupil of Carl Friedrich Rungenhagen's at the Royal Academy and a pupil of Felix Mendelssohn's in Berlin. He later taught in the conservatory of Theodor Kullak (what would soon become the Stern Conservatory) and edited the Neue Berliner Musikzeitung (from 1874–75).[1] One of his notable students was Heinrich Hofmann.

Is a former German figure skater.

Is a former German figure skater.

Kruspe was born in Wittenberge, East Germany. He has two older sisters and an older brother. His par

Kruspe was born in Wittenberge, East Germany. He has two older sisters and an older brother. His parents divorced when he was young. His mother remarried, but he did not get along with his stepfather. They moved to the village of Weisen when he was young.

Is a German musician and the founder and lead guitarist of the German ("Dance Metal") bands Rammstei

Is a German musician and the founder and lead guitarist of the German ("Dance Metal") bands Rammstein and Emigrate. He also used to be named "Bernstein", after his South African ex-wife Caron Bernstein. They were together for five years until separating in 2004, filed for divorce, which was finalized in 2006, after which his name reverted to Kruspe again.

Is a German television and movie actor.

Is a German television and movie actor.

Is a German actor, comedian, author and dubber of Armenian-Romanian roots.[1] He is famous for his c

Is a German actor, comedian, author and dubber of Armenian-Romanian roots.[1] He is famous for his cooperation with Michael Herbig, which led to many popular movie comedies and parodies, e.g. Manitou's Shoe. Kavanian's parents and grandparents immigrated from Bucharest, Romania to Munich in the 1950s.[2] As a child he learned to speak Romanian from his parents, Armenian from his grandmother and learn German and English in school.[3][4]

Was a musician who found fame in New Zealand and Australia.In 1962 he moved to Australia and began a

Was a musician who found fame in New Zealand and Australia.In 1962 he moved to Australia and began a career in cabaret. He found national fame and popularity with the show Hey Hey It's Saturday. He remained obese throughout his adult years and died from a heart attack in 1988.

Is a German former footballer who played as a striker.

Is a German former footballer who played as a striker.

Is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. He competed for the clubs SC Karl-Ma

Is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. He competed for the clubs SC Karl-Marx-Stadt, LG Chemnitz and LAC Chemnitz during his active career.

Is a retired German ski jumper. In the World Cup he finished once among the top 10, his best result

Is a retired German ski jumper. In the World Cup he finished once among the top 10, his best result being a fifth place from Innsbruck in the Four Hills Tournament in January 1995.

Is a former German pair skater. With former partner Eva-Maria Fitze, he was the 2003 German national

Is a former German pair skater. With former partner Eva-Maria Fitze, he was the 2003 German national champion.