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 Gollwitzer

First Name Hans

Last Name Gollwitzer

Born on January 13, 1896

Died on March 24, 1979 (aged 83)

Born in Germany, Bavaria

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Hans Linstow

First Name Hans

Last Name Linstow

Born on May 4, 1787

Died on June 10, 1851 (aged 64)

Born in Kingdom of Denmark, Denmark, Capital Region of Denmark

Hans Ditlev Franciscus (Frants) von Linstow was a Danish/Norwegian architect. He was one of the more significant architects in Norway during his lifetime. He is well known to have designed the Royal Palace in Oslo and much of the surrounding park and the street Karl Johans gate.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Hans Hilfiker

First Name Hans

Last Name Hilfiker

Died on March 2, 1993 (aged 23)

Born in Switzerland, canton of Zürich

Hans Hilfiker was a Swiss engineer and designer. In 1944, working for the Swiss Federal Railways, he designed the Swiss railway clock, which became an international icon. The SBB clock was not the only contribution by Hilfiker to modern living. He developed the concept of the fitted kitchen and was responsible for the standard Swiss dimensions for kitchen components (55/60/90 cm).

Know him/her

Don't know him/her