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"Martin Luther was born at Eisleben in 1483. He was the son of a poor miner, had entered the Augustinian order, and had become professor of theology at Wittenberg. In the course of his studies he had come to question the practice of the Church in regard to the whole system of penance. Up to this time, however, he had made no open protest, but Tetzel's course in Germany impelled him to public opposition. In 1517 he nailed to the church door at Wittenberg ninety-five theses or propositions, appealing to men's consciences against the practice of 'selling forgiveness.' The widespread discontent in Germany gave to these theses an instant publicity. They were printed and scattered broadcast throughout the country. In them Luther showed no intention to break with the authority of the Roman Catholic Churrch. They were merely propositions for dispute, and he nailed them on the Church door as a challenge to any disuputant who might be willing to argue against them. disputants soon appeared, and the first thing they did was to appeal to the authority of the Church. This led Luther, at first, to question and finally to deny the authority of the Church, as resting not on a divine but on a human basis. He said that the Church was not the source of divine truth, and that the Bible was the sole source. The Reformation now entered on its first phase."—Colby, 1899

Martin Luther

"Martin Luther was born at Eisleben in 1483. He was the son of a poor miner, had entered the Augustinian…

Albertus Magnus was also known as Albert of Cologne and Saint Albert the Great. Magnus was a great German philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages.

Albertus Magnus

Albertus Magnus was also known as Albert of Cologne and Saint Albert the Great. Magnus was a great German…

A German revolutionary who argued the idea of communism in his novel The Communist Manifesto.

Karl Marx

A German revolutionary who argued the idea of communism in his novel The Communist Manifesto.

This is an engraved portrait of Philip Melanchthon who was a German Professor and Theologian. He was an important figure in the Protestant Reformation. This portrait was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1526.

Philip Melanchthon

This is an engraved portrait of Philip Melanchthon who was a German Professor and Theologian. He was…

A German theologian and writer of the Protestant Reformation and an associate of Martin Luther.

Philipp Melanchthon

A German theologian and writer of the Protestant Reformation and an associate of Martin Luther.

A German composer of the early Romantic period. he is often considered the greatest child prodigy after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Mendelssohn

A German composer of the early Romantic period. he is often considered the greatest child prodigy after…

A German-Austrian politician who was a critical character before and during the Congress of Vienna.

Prince Metternich

A German-Austrian politician who was a critical character before and during the Congress of Vienna.

A famous German Field Marshal.

Moltke

A famous German Field Marshal.

Count von Moltke was the field marshal and chief of the staff of the German army.

Helmuth von Moltke

Count von Moltke was the field marshal and chief of the staff of the German army.

(1817-1903) German historian and archaeologist most celebrated for his work with Roman history.

Theodor Mommsen

(1817-1903) German historian and archaeologist most celebrated for his work with Roman history.

Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen (30 November 1817 – 1 November 1903) was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician, archaeologist, and writer generally regarded as the greatest classicist of the 19th century. His work regarding Roman history is still of fundamental importance for contemporary research. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1902, and was also a prominent German politician, as a member of the Prussian and German parliaments. His works on Roman law and on the law of obligations had a significant impact on the German civil code.

Theodor Mommsen

Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen (30 November 1817 – 1 November 1903) was a German classical scholar,…

(1756-1791) German composer of the Classical era. Some of his most famous works are The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Requiem, Twelfth Mass, and Ave Verum.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(1756-1791) German composer of the Classical era. Some of his most famous works are The Marriage of…

((1823-1900) German writer

Max Muller

((1823-1900) German writer

German philologist, born in Dessau, Germany, Dec. 6, 1823; died Oct. 28, 1900.

Max Muller

German philologist, born in Dessau, Germany, Dec. 6, 1823; died Oct. 28, 1900.

A German educator and educational reformer, born in Zurich, Switzerland, Jan. 12, 1746; died in Brugg, Feb. 17, 1827.

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

A German educator and educational reformer, born in Zurich, Switzerland, Jan. 12, 1746; died in Brugg,…

This is an engraved portrait of Wilibald Pirkheimer a wealthy prominent figure in Nuremburg, Germany. He was a German Renaissance lawyer, author and Renaissance humanist during the 16th century. This portrait was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1524.

Wilibald Pirkheimer

This is an engraved portrait of Wilibald Pirkheimer a wealthy prominent figure in Nuremburg, Germany.…

(1470-1530) Also known as Pirckeymerus, was a German humanist.

Willibald Pirkheimer

(1470-1530) Also known as Pirckeymerus, was a German humanist.

A German historian, frequently considered the founder of "scientific" history. Ranke set the tone for much of later historical writing, introducing such ideas as reliance on primary sources, an emphasis on narrative history and especially international politics and a commitment to writing history.

Leopold Ranke

A German historian, frequently considered the founder of "scientific" history. Ranke set the tone for…

Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (1763-1825) German humorist; born in Wunsiedel, North Bavaria. He published under the pen-name Jean Paul.

Jean Paul Richter

Johann Paul Friedrich Richter (1763-1825) German humorist; born in Wunsiedel, North Bavaria. He published…

(1845-1923) German scientist she produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today knob as X-rays or Röntgen rays, an achievement that earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

Wilhelm Röntgen

(1845-1923) German scientist she produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range…

A German physicist, of the University of Wurzburg, who, on Nov. 8, 1895, produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as x-rays or Rontgen Rays.

William Roentgen

A German physicist, of the University of Wurzburg, who, on Nov. 8, 1895, produced and detected electromagnetic…

A German poet; born in Bernau, Germany, April 22, 1542. His great work is the remarkable heroic comic and didactic poem entitles "Froschmeuseler, the Grand Court of the Frogs and Mice."

Georg Rollenhagen

A German poet; born in Bernau, Germany, April 22, 1542. His great work is the remarkable heroic comic…

A Prussian solider who was one of the leading figures in Prussia's government during the unification period of Germany.

Albrecht von Roon

A Prussian solider who was one of the leading figures in Prussia's government during the unification…

Hans Sachs (1494-1576) was a German meistersinger, poet, playwright and shoemaker.

Hans Sachs

Hans Sachs (1494-1576) was a German meistersinger, poet, playwright and shoemaker.

(1477-1547) Famous German astronomer and cartographer.

Johannes Schoner

(1477-1547) Famous German astronomer and cartographer.

An eminent German musical composer, born in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 31, 1797; died Nov. 19, 1828.

Franz Schubert

An eminent German musical composer, born in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 31, 1797; died Nov. 19, 1828.

A German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer. He wrote one of the first German operas.

Heinrich Shuetz

A German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer. He wrote one…

A Prussian statesman who was instrumental in paving the way for the unification of Germany. He was forced to resign after if became known that he had written a letter in which he criticized Napoleon.

Baron vom Stein

A Prussian statesman who was instrumental in paving the way for the unification of Germany. He was forced…

"Baron von Steuben, a trained German soldier, who had been a pupil of Frederick the Great, joined the American army and was made inspector general."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Baron von Steuben

"Baron von Steuben, a trained German soldier, who had been a pupil of Frederick the Great, joined the…

A German doctor, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician. He is credited as the first to recognize leukemia.

Rudolf Virchow

A German doctor, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician. He is credited as the first to…

Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow (13 October 1821 – 5 September 1902) was a German doctor, anthropologist, public health activist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician. He is referred to as the "Father of Pathology," and founded the field of Social Medicine.

Rudolf Virchow

Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow (13 October 1821 – 5 September 1902) was a German doctor, anthropologist,…

Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (October 26, 1800 - April 24, 1891) was a German Generalfeldmarschall. The chief of staff of the Prussian Army for thirty years, he is widely regarded as one of the great strategists of the latter half of the 1800s, and the creator of a new, more modern method, of directing armies in the field. He is often referred to as Moltke the Elder to distinguish him from his nephew Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke, who commanded the German Army at the outbreak of World War I.

Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke

Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (October 26, 1800 - April 24, 1891) was a German Generalfeldmarschall.…

Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (26 October 1800, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 24 April 1891, Berlin) was a German Field Marshal. The chief of staff of the Prussian Army for thirty years, he is regarded as the creator of a new, more modern method of directing armies in the field. He is often referred to as Moltke the Elder to distinguish him from his nephew Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke, who commanded the German Army at the outbreak of World War I.

Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke the Elder

Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (26 October 1800, Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 24 April 1891,…

A German composer and dramatist born in Leipzic, May 22, 1812, the youngest of nine children, died in Venice, feb. 13, 1883.

Richard Wagner

A German composer and dramatist born in Leipzic, May 22, 1812, the youngest of nine children, died in…

(1813-1883) German composer most famous for Rienzi and The Flying Dutchman.

Wilhelm Richard Wagner

(1813-1883) German composer most famous for Rienzi and The Flying Dutchman.

(1813-1883) German operatic composer

Wilhem Richard Wagner

(1813-1883) German operatic composer

(1813-1883) German operatic composer

Wilhem Richard Wagner

(1813-1883) German operatic composer

(1821-1864) Famous German anthropologist and psychologist.

Theodor Waitz

(1821-1864) Famous German anthropologist and psychologist.

An eminent German soldier, born in Hermantz, Bohemia, Sept. 14, 1583; assassinated at Eger, Feb. 25, 1634.

Albrecht Wallenstein

An eminent German soldier, born in Hermantz, Bohemia, Sept. 14, 1583; assassinated at Eger, Feb. 25,…

Supper at Weimar with Goethe and Wieland.

Weimar

Supper at Weimar with Goethe and Wieland.

(1726-1804) German author

Christian Felix Weisse

(1726-1804) German author

Wilhelm II, German Emperor.

Wilhelm II

Wilhelm II, German Emperor.

(1859- ) Emperor of Germany and king of Prussia

Kaiser Wilhelm II

(1859- ) Emperor of Germany and king of Prussia

Wilhelm II (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia (German: Deutscher Kaiser und König von Preußen), ruling both the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918.

German Emperor Wilhelm II

Wilhelm II (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia (German:…

The King of Prussia from 1861 to 1888, and the first German Emperor from 1871 to 1888.

William I

The King of Prussia from 1861 to 1888, and the first German Emperor from 1871 to 1888.

The king of Prussia and emperor of Germany, born in Berlin, March 22, 1797; died March 9, 1888.

William I

The king of Prussia and emperor of Germany, born in Berlin, March 22, 1797; died March 9, 1888.

Emperor William

William I, Emperor of Germany

Emperor William

The king of Prussia and emperor of Germany, eldest son of Emperor Frederick III. born in Berlin, Jan. 27, 1859.

William II

The king of Prussia and emperor of Germany, eldest son of Emperor Frederick III. born in Berlin, Jan.…

(1717-1768) German archeologist and art historian. Author of <I>History of the art of Antiquity.</em>

Johann Joachim Winckelmann

(1717-1768) German archeologist and art historian. Author of History of the art of Antiquity.

Ober-Appellationsrath in Kalbe and minister of justice at Hanover and finally chief syndic of the crown in Kalbe.

Herr Ludwig Windthorst

Ober-Appellationsrath in Kalbe and minister of justice at Hanover and finally chief syndic of the crown…

(1759-1824) German scholar and critic.

Friedrich A. Wolf

(1759-1824) German scholar and critic.

(1679-1754) German philosopher and mathematician.

Johann C. von Wolf

(1679-1754) German philosopher and mathematician.

Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, Imperial Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf, (May 26, 1700 – May 9, 1760), German religious and social reformer and bishop of the Moravian Church, was born at Dresden. Zinzendorf had a naturally alert and active mind, and an enthusiastic temperament that made his life one of ceaseless planning and executing. Like Martin Luther, he was often carried away by strong and vehement feelings, and he was easily upset both by sorrow and joy. He is commemorated as a hymnwriter and a renewer of the church by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on their Calendar of Saints on May 9.

Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf

Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, Imperial Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf, (May 26,…