Kluge
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Kluge is a German-derived
surname. Among German-speakers, it is pronounced "KLOO-guh" and is derived from the German adjective klug (meaning "clever").
Those bearing it include:
German language
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surname. Among German-speakers, it is pronounced "KLOO-guh" and is derived from the German adjective klug (meaning "clever").
Those bearing it include:
- Friedrich KlugeFriedrich KlugeFriedrich Kluge is known for the Kluge etymological dictionary of the German language , which was first published in 1883....
(1856–1926), German linguist - Günther von KlugeGünther von KlugeGünther Adolf Ferdinand “Hans” von Kluge was a German military leader. He was born in Posen into a Prussian military family. Kluge rose to the rank of Field Marshal in the Wehrmacht. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...
(1882–1944), German field marshal - Manfred Kluge (1928-1971), German composer
- Walter KlugeWalter KlugeWalter Kluge was a German luger who competed during the 1930s.He was an active fighter against German fashism and was kill on April, 22nd 1944 in prison in Brandenburg-Goerden. He won six medals at the European luge championships with four golds and two silvers -References:*...
(fl. 1930s), German luger - John Werner Kluge (1914-2010), German-American media entrepreneur & philanthropist
- Alexander KlugeAlexander KlugeAlexander Kluge is an author and film director.-Early life, education and early career:Kluge was born in Halberstadt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany....
(born 1932), German film director and author - Alexandra KlugeAlexandra KlugeAlexandra Kluge is a German actress. and physician.-Filmography:*Abschied von Gestern as Anita*Feuerlöscher E.A. Winterstein...
(born 1937), German actor - H. Jürgen KlugeH. Jürgen KlugeHeinz-Jürgen Kluge, known as Jürgen Kluge , is a physicist probably best known for the development of ion-storage devices and methods for accurate measurements of nuclear masses.-University of Mainz:...
(born 1941), German physicist - P. F. KlugeP. F. KlugePaul Frederick Kluge , commonly known as P. F. Kluge, is a novelist living in Gambier, Ohio.Kluge was raised in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier in 1964 and teaches creative writing there now...
(born 1942), German-American author - Volker Kluge (born 1944), German journalist
- Peer KlugePeer KlugePeer Kluge is a professional footballer who plays for FC Schalke 04.-Career:Kluge is a midfielder who previously played for Chemnitzer FC and Borussia Mönchengladbach before signing with 1. FC Nuremberg.-External links:* *...
(born 1980), German footballer