List of Famous people named Wilhelm
Name Wilhelm is among the most common names in
Germany,
Austria. Shortened forms:
Willi. Here are some famous Wilhelms:
Died on October 9, 1978 (aged 57)
Died on May 23, 1991 (aged 95)
Wilhelm Walter Friedrich Kempff was a German pianist and composer. Although his repertoire included Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt and Brahms, Kempff was particularly well known for his interpretations of the music of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert, recording the complete sonatas of both composers. He is considered to have been one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century and one of the greatest pianists of all time.
Gottfried Wilhelm Flügge
Died on March 19, 1990 (aged 86)
Gottfried Wilhelm Flügge was a German engineer, and Professor of Applied Mechanics at Stanford University. He is known as recipient of the 1970 Theodore von Karman Medal in Engineering Mechanics, and the 1970 Worcester Reed Warner Medal.
Died on December 15, 1974 (aged 96)
Died on September 25, 1964 (aged 84)
Wilhelm Karl Raabe
Died on November 15, 1910 (aged 79)
Wilhelm Raabe was a German novelist. His early works were published under the pseudonym of Jakob Corvinus.
Died on November 7, 2015 (aged 94)
Died on June 18, 1993 (aged 58)
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