German Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is a German computer scientist and professor for integrated circuit design at the computer science (

Is a German computer scientist and professor for integrated circuit design at the computer science (Informatik) department of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg.[1] Nebel holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hanover and a Dr.-Ing. degree from the Computer Science Department of the University of Kaiserslautern, where he has worked for Reiner Hartenstein. In 1987 Nebel joint Philips Semiconductors, Hamburg, and worked as software engineer, CAD project manager and finally became CAD software development manager. From 1996 to 1998 he served as Dean of his department. Additionally since 1998 Nebel has been a member of the executive board of the OFFIS research center, an institute associated with Oldenburg University.

A former West German football player. He represented his country three times in World Cup finals, cu

A former West German football player. He represented his country three times in World Cup finals, culminating in 1974 with victory on home soil.A playmaking midfielder, Overath started playing football at SSV Siegburg, but spent the majority of his career at 1. FC Köln, appearing 765 times between 1962 and 1977 and scoring 287 goals. He won the Bundesliga with 1. FC Köln in 1964 and the German Cup in 1968. In total he won 81 caps for the national side between 1963 and 1974, scoring 17 goals. As well as the World Cup victory in 1974, he was at the heart of the West German midfield when they reached the final in 1966 and achieved third place in 1970. Overath scored the only goal in the latter match.

Is a retired German football player.

Is a retired German football player.

German physicist, who co-developed the ion trap. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1989 for

German physicist, who co-developed the ion trap. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1989 for this work.

Is a retired Austrian biathlete.He has been a part of the Austrian national biathlon team since 1992

Is a retired Austrian biathlete.He has been a part of the Austrian national biathlon team since 1992. He failed to qualify for the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, but his career improved afterwards, firstly with a third place in Holmenkollen, and afterwards

Was a German football player.Peters played most notably for Borussia Dortmund (1954-1963).On the nat

Was a German football player.Peters played most notably for Borussia Dortmund (1954-1963).On the national level he played for Germany national team, and was a participant at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.

American television executive and filmmaker, descended from King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia and

American television executive and filmmaker, descended from King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia and Nephew of John F. Kennedy

Is a German artist. From 1958 to 1965 Petrick completed a course of studies in biology at the Freie

Is a German artist. From 1958 to 1965 Petrick completed a course of studies in biology at the Freie Universität Berlin and in art at the Hochschule der Künste (HdK) as a master scholar with Werner Volkert. From 1975 to 2007 he was a professor at the HdK, and he has been a member of the Akademie der Künste in Berlin since 1993. He lives and works in Berlin and, since 1994,[1] has also been working in New York.

Is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1972 he was a crew m

Is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1972 he was a crew member of the West German boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.

Is a former professional tennis player from Germany. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while pla

Is a former professional tennis player from Germany. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 1 doubles title and finished runner-up an additional 3 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No.

Also known and sometimes credited as Woolie Reitherman, was a famed Disney animator and one of Disne

Also known and sometimes credited as Woolie Reitherman, was a famed Disney animator and one of Disney's Nine Old Men.Reitherman began working for Disney in 1934, along with future Disney legends Ward Kimball and Milt Kahl. The three worked together on a n

A German composer from Karlsruhe. He finished both his school and his studies in music theory and co

A German composer from Karlsruhe. He finished both his school and his studies in music theory and composition in 1972, two years before the premiere of his early work Morphonie at the 1974 Donaueschingen Festival launched his career as a prominent figure in the European new music scene.

A German football manager and former player.Wolfgang Rolff played in 356 Bundesliga matches (47 goal

A German football manager and former player.Wolfgang Rolff played in 356 Bundesliga matches (47 goals) for Hamburger SV, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bayer 05 Uerdingen, Karlsruher SC and 1. FC Köln. He further took part in 126 2nd Bundesliga matches (23 goals) for OSC Bremerhaven and SC Fortuna Köln, having a spell in France with RC Strasbourg for whom he scored 4 goals in 30 games in Ligue 2.

Is a former field hockey player from West Germany, who was a member of the West-German team that won

Is a former field hockey player from West Germany, who was a member of the West-German team that won the golden medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He played at club level for THC Mettmann.

Is a researcher, writer and university teacher in the field of environment, development, and globali

Is a researcher, writer and university teacher in the field of environment, development, and globalization. He studied sociology and Catholic theology in Munich, Tübingen and Berkeley. He holds a master degree in sociology (1971), a master degree in theology (1972) and a PhD in social sciences (1975).

Is a German conductor and pianist.After his tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sawallisch retur

Is a German conductor and pianist.After his tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sawallisch returned for guest-conducting appearances in Philadelphia and at Carnegie Hall. However, ill health related to orthostatic hypotension prevented Sawallisch from conducting in subsequent years. In an article from The Philadelphia Inquirer of August 27, 2006, Sawallisch himself stated his retirement from the concert podium:

Is an East German former luger who competed from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s. He won the gold m

Is an East German former luger who competed from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s. He won the gold medal in the men's singles event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Scheidel also won three medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with one gold in the men's doubles (1965) and two bronzes in the men's singles (1969, 1970). He won a pair of silver medals in the men's singles event at the FIL European Luge Championships (1970, 1971).

Is a retired German football player. He spent 7 seasons in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Is a retired German football player. He spent 7 seasons in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Is an Austrian football goalkeeper currently playing in the Austrian Bundesliga for Red Bull Salzbur

Is an Austrian football goalkeeper currently playing in the Austrian Bundesliga for Red Bull Salzburg.

Is a retired German football player.

Is a retired German football player.

A Christian Democratic Austrian politician. He was Chancellor of Austria from February 2000 to Janua

A Christian Democratic Austrian politician. He was Chancellor of Austria from February 2000 to January 2007. Since 2006 he has been chairman of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) faction in parliament.He became Minister for Economic Affairs on April 24, 1989 in a coalition government under Chancellor Franz Vranitzky (SPÖ) formed by the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).On April 22, 1995, at the 30th Party Congress of the ÖVP, Schüssel was elected national leader of the Austrian People's Party.

Has been the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, Germany, since January 1997. He is the successor to Manfred Ro

Has been the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, Germany, since January 1997. He is the successor to Manfred Rommel and a member of the CDU.In 1975, he represented the CDU on Ulm city council before acting as personal assistant to Manfred Rommel from 1985 onwards. I

Was the last head of the Stasi, the East German secret police, that was officially renamed the "Offi

Was the last head of the Stasi, the East German secret police, that was officially renamed the "Office for National Security" on November 17, 1989. Unlike his predecessor, Erich Mielke, he did not hold the title "Minister of State Security", but was "Lead

Was an Austrian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Prior to that, he

Was an Austrian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Prior to that, he was best known for finishing as runner-up to Austrian teammate Emmerich Danzer at the World Figure Skating Championships and European Figure Skating Champi

Is a retired German football player. He spent 12 seasons in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Is a retired German football player. He spent 12 seasons in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Fortuna Düsseldorf and 1. FC Saarbrücken. He represented Germany 6 times, including UEFA Euro 1976 qualifier against Bulgaria and 5 friendlies.