List of Famous people born in Lower Saxony, Germany
Donis Avdijaj
Donis Xhemë Avdijaj is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a forward for AEL Limassol. He previously represented Germany at youth international level.
Tiemo Wölken
Tiemo Wölken is a German lawyer and politician who has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 14 November 2016. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists.
Mary Wigman
Mary Wigman was a German dancer and choreographer, notable as the pioneer of expressionist dance, dance therapy, and movement training without pointe shoes. She is considered one of the most important figures in the history of modern dance. She became one of the most iconic figures of Weimar German culture and her work was hailed for bringing the deepest of existential experiences to the stage.
Henry Valentino
Hans Blum, also known as Henry Valentino, is a German singer-songwriter known for his distinctive musical style, which has been the inspiration of a generation of German musicians. His recordings include the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir." He wrote and conducted three entries that represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest: "Anouschka", "Primaballerina", and "Über die Brücke geh'n".
Maria of Jever
Maria of Jever, known in Jeverland as Fräulein Maria, was the last ruler of the Lordship of Jever from the Wiemken family. She ruled from 1517 to her death.
Klaus Traube
Klaus Traube was a German engineer and former manager in the German nuclear power industry and one of its leading opponents. He was the victim of an illegal eavesdropping operation by the BfV, because he was falsely suspected of passing on secret information to people sympathizing with terrorism, notably the Red Army Faction.
Nicolas Kiefer
Nicolas Kiefer, is a former German professional tennis player. He reached the semifinal of the 2006 Australian Open and won a silver medal in men's doubles with partner Rainer Schüttler at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Kiefer's career-high singles ranking was world No. 4, achieved in January 2000.
Benno Möhlmann
Benno Hans Möhlmann is a retired German football player and manager who last managed Preußen Münster.
Patrick Vollrath
Patrick Vollrath, born 1985 in Eisdorf am Harz is a German filmmaker, best known for his short film Everything Will Be Okay that earned him critical appraisal and several awards and nominations including Best Foreign Film Award Bronze Medal at 42nd Annual Student Film Awards, and Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film nomination at the 88th Academy Awards.
Hille Darjes
Hille Darjes was a German actress and radio play speaker.