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The Famous German Persons ClipArt gallery offers 113 illustrations of important German royalty, politicians, artists, and clergy.

(1819-1885) German song writer

Franz Abt

(1819-1885) German song writer

(1495-1552) A famous German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy, and cartography.

Petrus Apianus

(1495-1552) A famous German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy, and cartography.

(1495-1552) A famous German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy, and cartography.

Petrus Apianus

(1495-1552) A famous German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy, and cartography.

Caspar Aquila (sometimes Kaspar or Gaspar Aquila, Caspari Aquilae, etc.; 7 August 1488 – 12 November 1560), born Johann Kaspar Adler, was a German theologian and reformer.

Kaspar Aquila

Caspar Aquila (sometimes Kaspar or Gaspar Aquila, Caspari Aquilae, etc.; 7 August 1488 – 12 November…

(1685-1750) German musician.

Johann Sebastian Bach

(1685-1750) German musician.

A German composer and pianist. He is considered to have been the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music.

Ludwig van Beethoven

A German composer and pianist. He is considered to have been the most crucial figure in the transitional…

(1770-1827) German composer whose most famous works are his Fifth and Ninth symphonies and Moonlight Sonata.

Ludwig von Beethoven

(1770-1827) German composer whose most famous works are his Fifth and Ninth symphonies and Moonlight…

Martin Behaim (1459-1507), also known as Martin von Behaim and by various forms of Martin of Bohemia was a German mariner, artist, cosmographer, astronomer, philosopher, geographer, and explorer in service to King John II. His maps are sometimes held to have been influential on the Age of Discovery but he is now best known for his Erdapfel, the world's oldest surviving globe, which he produced for the Imperial City of Nuremberg.

Martin Behaim

Martin Behaim (1459-1507), also known as Martin von Behaim and by various forms of Martin of Bohemia…

(1815-1898) The first chancellor of the German Empire

Prince Bismarck

(1815-1898) The first chancellor of the German Empire

Otto von Bismarck was the Duke of Lauenburg, Prime Minister of Prussia, and Chancellor of the North German Confederation and of the German Empire.

Prince Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck was the Duke of Lauenburg, Prime Minister of Prussia, and Chancellor of the North…

Prussian stateman.

Otto von Bismark

Prussian stateman.

This is an engraved portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, Germany. He was a cardinal priest of the Holy Roman Church. This portrait was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer.

Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg

This is an engraved portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, Germany. He was a cardinal priest…

(1457-1521) German humanist and satirist.

Sebastian Brandt

(1457-1521) German humanist and satirist.

A famous German humanist and satirist, famous for <em>Das Narrenschiff</em>.

Sebastian Brant

A famous German humanist and satirist, famous for Das Narrenschiff.

(1528-1598) German engraver and publisher.

Theodorus de Bry

(1528-1598) German engraver and publisher.

(1748-1794) Gottfried August Burger was a famous German poet.

Gottfried A. Burger

(1748-1794) Gottfried August Burger was a famous German poet.

(1500-1574) German classical scholar.

Joachim Camerarius

(1500-1574) German classical scholar.

(1831-1899) Caprivi was a war hero from Germany.

George Leo Caprivi

(1831-1899) Caprivi was a war hero from Germany.

Emperor of Germany and King of Spain.

Charles V

Emperor of Germany and King of Spain.

Chancellor of Germany, founder of the German Empire

Count von Bismarck

Chancellor of Germany, founder of the German Empire

Ernst Curtius (September 2, 1814 – July 11, 1896) was a German archaeologist and historian.

Ernst Curtius

Ernst Curtius (September 2, 1814 – July 11, 1896) was a German archaeologist and historian.

A self portrait of the German painter Albercht Durer.

Albrecht Dürer Self Portrait

A self portrait of the German painter Albercht Durer.

(1471-1528) German painter, printmaker, and theorist famous for his engravings.

Albrecht Dürer

(1471-1528) German painter, printmaker, and theorist famous for his engravings.

(1837-1898) German author who studied Early Egyptian life and wrote many books such as <I>Egypt and the Books of Moses, An Egyptian Princess</I> and <I>Uarda</I>

George M. Ebers

(1837-1898) German author who studied Early Egyptian life and wrote many books such as Egypt and the…

King of Prussia

Frederic the Great

King of Prussia

Frederick II. King of Prussia.

Frederick II

Frederick II. King of Prussia.

(1712-1786) King of Prussia from the Hohenzollern dynaasty, known as the founder of Germany's military power.

Frederick II

(1712-1786) King of Prussia from the Hohenzollern dynaasty, known as the founder of Germany's military…

An illustration of Frederick II of Prussia attempting to find lodging for the evening. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 &ndash; August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740&ndash;1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. In his role as a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, he was Frederick IV of Brandenburg. He became known as Frederick the Great.

Frederick II of Prussia

An illustration of Frederick II of Prussia attempting to find lodging for the evening. Frederick II…

A portrait of Frederick II of Prussia in his military uniform. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 &ndash; August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740&ndash;1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed "Old Fritz".

Frederick II of Prussia

A portrait of Frederick II of Prussia in his military uniform. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 –…

Frederick II (January 24, 1712 &ndash; August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740&ndash;1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. In his role as a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, he was Frederick IV of Brandenburg. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed "Old Fritz".

Frederick II of Prussia

Frederick II (January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740–1786) from…

An illustration of Frederick II of Prussia and the unjust judges. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740–1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. In his role as a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, he was Frederick IV of Brandenburg. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed "Old Fritz".

Frederick II of Prussia and Judges

An illustration of Frederick II of Prussia and the unjust judges. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 –…

An illustration of Frederick II of Prussia on horseback. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was a King of Prussia (1740–1786) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. In his role as a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, he was Frederick IV of Brandenburg. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed "Old Fritz".

Frederick II of Prussia on Horseback

An illustration of Frederick II of Prussia on horseback. Frederick II (January 24, 1712 – August 17,…

Frederick III (October 18, 1831 - June 15, 1888), was German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling for 99 days until his death on June 15, 1888. Frederick III was a war hero during the Second Schleswig War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War before his reign as German Emperor, yet his father's unusually long reign and longevity never let Frederick III capitalize on his military successes, popularity, and youth as emperor. He was more liberal than previous German leaders and represented a possibility for the earlier liberalization of German society and government. However, Frederick III developed larynx cancer shortly before he assumed the throne which severely limited his time and effectiveness as German Emperor. After his largely ineffectual reign and lost impact on German society, his successor, Wilhelm II, abandoned any path toward liberalization that Frederick III previously leaned towards.

Frederick III, German Emperor

Frederick III (October 18, 1831 - June 15, 1888), was German Emperor and King of Prussia, ruling for…

"Frederick II (The Great, 1740-1786). The young Frederick had been brought up in a rough school. His father's strict training and brutal ways made his life miserable. He could not gratify his waste for study, nor enjoy any liberty of action. Heavy tasks were imposed upon him and he was scolded and punished for the slightest disobedience. Once he tried to escape, but the attempt failed and his tutor who had aided him was hanged. He himself narrowly escaped execution by the decree of a court-martial. The king's death released him from this tyranny and he now found himself the inheritor of a strong state and a splendid army. He was ambitious of military fame and wished to raise Prussia to the first place among European states."&mdash;Colby, 1899

Frederick the Great

"Frederick II (The Great, 1740-1786). The young Frederick had been brought up in a rough school. His…

This is an engraved portrait of Elector Frederick the Wise who was Elector of Saxony, Germany. It was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer.

Elector Frederick the Wise

This is an engraved portrait of Elector Frederick the Wise who was Elector of Saxony, Germany. It was…

(1831-1888) The second German emperor and eighth King of Prussia.

Fredrick III

(1831-1888) The second German emperor and eighth King of Prussia.

German founder of kindergarten in schools.

Friedrich Froebel

German founder of kindergarten in schools.

(1872-1932) German Opera Singer who was particularly successful in her rendering of Wagner. She was born in Anklam, Prussia on 15 June 1872. After receiving a musical education in Stettin, she made her operatic debut in Berlin in 1889 in the role of Undine. Highlights of her subsequent career in Germany included appearances in Wagner's works at the 1899 Bayreuth Festival and at the 1905/06 Munich Festival.

Johanna Gadski

(1872-1932) German Opera Singer who was particularly successful in her rendering of Wagner. She was…

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a celebrated author.

Johann Von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a celebrated author.

"(1749-1832), the greatest figure in German literature, a dramatist, lyric poet, novelist and philosopher." -Foster, 1921

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"(1749-1832), the greatest figure in German literature, a dramatist, lyric poet, novelist and philosopher."…

(1493-1541) Famous German scholar and theologian of the Reformation.

Simon Grynaeus

(1493-1541) Famous German scholar and theologian of the Reformation.

(1400-1468) German printer of the Renaissance

Johannes Gutenberg

(1400-1468) German printer of the Renaissance

German composer.

George Frederick Handel

German composer.

(1732-1809) Haydn was a celebrated German composer. His most famous works are "Orpheus and Eurydice;" "Creation;" "Seasons;" "Haydn's Farewell;" "Paradise Lost;" and "Seven Words of Our Saviour on the Cross."

Joseph Haydn

(1732-1809) Haydn was a celebrated German composer. His most famous works are "Orpheus and Eurydice;"…

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz (August 31, 1821 – September 8, 1894) was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to several widely varied areas of modern science. In physiology and physiological psychology, he is known for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space, color vision research, and on the sensation of tone, perception of sound, and empiricism. In physics, he is known for his theories on the conservation of energy, work in electrodynamics, chemical thermodynamics, and on a mechanical foundation of thermodynamics. As a philosopher, he is known for his philosophy of science, ideas on the relation between the laws of perception and the laws of nature, the science of aesthetics, and ideas on the civilizing power of science. A large German association of research institutions, the Helmholtz Association, is named after him.

Hermann von Helmholtz

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz (August 31, 1821 – September 8, 1894) was a German physician…

(1776-1841) German philosopher and founder of modern pedagogy.

Johann Herbart

(1776-1841) German philosopher and founder of modern pedagogy.

(1750-1848) German astronomer who worked in England from 1772 to 1822.

Caroline Lucretia Herschel

(1750-1848) German astronomer who worked in England from 1772 to 1822.

(1738-1822) German astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 and was appointed astronomer to King George III of England. He was knighted in 1816.

Sir William (Frederick) Herschel

(1738-1822) German astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 and was appointed astronomer…

German painter.

Hans Holbein

German painter.

(1769-1859) "A German traveler and naturalist, the founder of the modern science of physical geography." -Foster, 1921

Baron von Humboldt

(1769-1859) "A German traveler and naturalist, the founder of the modern science of physical geography."…

(1724-1804) Prussian philosopher

Immanuel Kant

(1724-1804) Prussian philosopher

A German philosopher and scientist. Kant is generally considered one of the greatest and most influential thinkers of modern Europe and the last major philosopher of the Enlighenment.

Immanuel Kant

A German philosopher and scientist. Kant is generally considered one of the greatest and most influential…

A key figure in the scientific revoluion, a German astrologer, astronomer, and mathematician of famed brilliance. He is best known for his laws of planetary motion.

Johann Kepler

A key figure in the scientific revoluion, a German astrologer, astronomer, and mathematician of famed…

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer. A key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution, he is best known for his laws of planetary motion, based on his works Astronomia nova, Harmonices Mundi, and Epitome of Copernican Astronomy. These works also provided one of the foundations for Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation.

Johannes Kepler

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer. A key figure in…

Johannes Kepler (December 27, 1571 - November 15, 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and key figure in the 17th century astronomical revolution. He is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion, codified by later astronomers based on his works Astronomia nova, Harmonices Mundi, and Epitome of Copernican Astronomy. They also provided one of the foundations for Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation.

Johannes Kepler

Johannes Kepler (December 27, 1571 - November 15, 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer,…

A German physician, known for his discovery of the Anthrax Bacillus.

Robert Koch

A German physician, known for his discovery of the Anthrax Bacillus.

A German physician. He became famour for the discovery of the anthrax bacillus, the tubercle bacillus and the cholera bacillus. He was awardd the Nobel Prize in Physiology of Medicine for his tuberculosis findings in 1905.

Robert Koch

A German physician. He became famour for the discovery of the anthrax bacillus, the tubercle bacillus…

Karl Richard Lepsius (December 23, 1810 – July 10, 1884) was a pioneering Prussian Egyptologist and linguist and pioneer of modern archaeology.

Karl Richard Lepsius

Karl Richard Lepsius (December 23, 1810 – July 10, 1884) was a pioneering Prussian Egyptologist and…

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German monk, theologian, university professor, Father of Protestantism, and church reformer whose ideas influenced the Protestant Reformation and changed the course of Western civilization. Luther's theology challenged the authority of the papacy by holding that the Bible is the only infallible source of religious authority. On October 31, 1517, Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. He enclosed in his letter a copy of his "Disputation of Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences," which came to be known as The 95 Theses.

Martin Luther

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German monk, theologian, university professor,…

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 - February 18, 1546) was a German monk, theologian, university professor, Father of Protestantism, and church reformer whose ideas influenced the Protestant Reformation and changed the course of Western civilization. Luther's theology challenged the authority of the papacy by holding that the Bible is the only infallible source of religious authority and that all baptized Christians under Jesus are a universal priesthood. According to Luther, salvation is a free gift of God, received only by true repentance and faith in Jesus as the Messiah, a faith given by God and unmediated by the church.

Martin Luther

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 - February 18, 1546) was a German monk, theologian, university professor,…