List of Famous people named Hans

Name Hans is among the most common names in Germany, Switzerland, Austria. Often it's a shorthand for Johannes. Similar names: Johannes, Hanns, Hansi, Hansa. Here are some famous Hanses:

Hans Werner Bussinger

First Name Hans

Last Name Bussinger

Born on April 5, 1941

Died on September 19, 2009 (aged 68)

Born in Germany, Hesse

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Hans Müller-Deck

First Name Hans

Last Name Müller-Deck

Born on October 23, 1936

Died on March 24, 2021 (aged 84)

Born in Germany, Thuringia

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Hans A. Pestalozzi

First Name Hans

Last Name Pestalozzi

Born on February 7, 1929

Died on July 14, 2004 (aged 75)

Born in Switzerland, canton of Zürich

Hans Adolf Pestalozzi was a Swiss social critic of late 20th century capitalism, which eventually led to his becoming a bestselling author.

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Hans Willenpart

First Name Hans

Last Name Willenpart

Born on January 1, 1927

Died on January 1, 1979 (aged 52)

Born in Austria, Lower Austria

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Hans Knecht

First Name Hans

Last Name Knecht

Born on September 26, 1913

Died on March 8, 1986 (aged 72)

Born in Switzerland, canton of Zürich

Hans Knecht was a Swiss professional road racing cyclist. The highlight of his career was winning the World Cycling Championship in 1946. He was the Swiss National Road Race champion in 1943, 1946 and 1947. He was a professional cyclist from 1939 to 1949.

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