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German music stars died before turning 30

Here are 28 famous musicians from Germany died before 30:

Friedrich Klausing

Friedrich Klausing (May 24, 1920 Munich-August 8, 1944) was a German personality.

Friedrich Klausing was a German resistance fighter and member of the anti-Nazi group "Weiße Rose" or "White Rose". Along with his sister, Anneliese, he distributed anti-Nazi leaflets at the University of Munich during World War II. He was arrested in February 1943 and executed the following year at the age of 24. Today, Klausing and his fellow White Rose members are remembered as heroes who stood up against the atrocities of the Nazi regime.

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Gerda Steinhoff

Gerda Steinhoff (January 29, 1922 Gdańsk-July 4, 1946 Biskupia Górka) was a German personality.

Gerda Steinhoff was a German Nazi concentration camp guard during World War II. She served as a SS Aufseherin at the Stutthof concentration camp near Gdańsk, Poland, where she was responsible for overseeing the brutal persecution, torture, and killings of thousands of prisoners, many of whom were Jewish. In April 1946, Steinhoff was tried and convicted of war crimes by the Polish government and sentenced to death by hanging along with 10 other Stutthof personnel. At her trial, Steinhoff claimed that she was only following orders and was unaware of the true extent of the atrocities being committed. Despite this, she was executed on July 4, 1946, at the Biskupia Górka execution site. Her hanging was one of the first war crimes trials and executions to be carried out in the aftermath of World War II.

She died caused by hanging.

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Alexandra

Alexandra (May 19, 1942 Šilutė-July 31, 1969 Tellingstedt) also known as Doris Nefedov was a German singer.

Her albums include Die Legende einer Sängerin, Stimme der Sehnsucht: Die Alexandra Story, Zigeunerjunge, Sehnsucht, Mein Freund, der Baum, Ihre größten Erfolge, Star Edition, Stimme der Sehnsucht, Meisterstücke and Ihre großen Erfolge.

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Wolfgang Borchert

Wolfgang Borchert (May 20, 1921 Hamburg-November 20, 1947 Basel) was a German writer and playwright.

His albums include .

He died caused by infectious disease.

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Georg Heym

Georg Heym (October 30, 1887 Jelenia Góra-January 16, 1912 Berlin) was a German novelist.

Georg Heym was not only a novelist, but also a poet and playwright. He was part of the Expressionist movement and is considered one of its most important representatives. Heym's work is known for its dark and surreal imagery, and he often explored themes such as death and decay. Heym's literary career was short-lived, as he died at the age of 24 while attempting to save a friend from drowning in a frozen lake. Despite his young age, he made a significant contribution to German literature and continues to be studied and celebrated today.

He died caused by drowning.

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Karlrobert Kreiten

Karlrobert Kreiten (June 26, 1916 Bonn-September 7, 1943) was a German personality.

Kreiten was a renowned pianist, composer, and interpreter of Bach's work. He began playing the piano at an early age and quickly showed a prodigious talent, earning him a scholarship to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln where he later became a professor. Kreiten was passionate about the music of Bach and his performances of Bach's works were celebrated for their depth and intensity. However, his promising career was cut short when he was drafted into the German army during World War II. Kreiten refused to be a part of the Nazi propaganda machine and was court-martialed and executed at the young age of 27 for his anti-war beliefs. Despite his short life, Kreiten's legacy as a musical prodigy and political activist continues to inspire many today.

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Thomas Abbt

Thomas Abbt (November 25, 1738 Ulm-November 3, 1766 Bückeburg) was a German philosopher.

He studied theology and philosophy at the University of Jena and later worked as a private tutor. Abbt gained recognition for his works such as "Vom Tode fürs Vaterland" (On Death for the Fatherland) which was a response to the Seven Years War. He argued that dying for one's country is a moral duty and a way to achieve immortality. Abbt also published "Versuch einer neuen Theorie des menschlichen Vorstellungsvermögens" (Essay on a New Theory of the Human Capacity for Representation) in which he proposed a theory of perception based on Leibnizian monadology. Abbt died at the young age of 28 from tuberculosis. However, his writings had a great influence on thinkers such as Immanuel Kant and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.

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Alexander Schmorell

Alexander Schmorell (September 16, 1917 Orenburg-July 13, 1943 Munich) was a German personality.

Alexander Schmorell was a key member of the anti-Nazi resistance group called the White Rose, which was active during World War II. Schmorell, along with other members of the White Rose, distributed leaflets throughout Germany, urging citizens to resist against the Nazi regime. He was arrested by the Gestapo in 1943 and was sentenced to death. Despite attempts to rescue him, Schmorell was executed by decapitation at Stadelheim Prison in Munich. He has since been recognized as a hero in Germany for his brave resistance against the Nazi regime.

He died as a result of decapitation.

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Mario Jeckle

Mario Jeckle (August 25, 1974 Krumbach, Bavaria-June 11, 2004 Kirchheim unter Teck) was a German personality.

He was best known for his participation in the reality TV show, "Big Brother" in 2000. Prior to his appearance on the show, Mario worked as a waiter and had aspirations to become an actor. After his time on "Big Brother", he pursued a career in the entertainment industry and worked as a presenter for various television programs. Tragically, Mario passed away at the age of 29 due to complications from multiple sclerosis, a disease he was diagnosed with at the age of 23. In his memory, a foundation was established in Germany to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis and provide support for those affected by the disease.

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Rosemarie Nitribitt

Rosemarie Nitribitt (February 1, 1933 Mendig-October 29, 1957 Frankfurt) was a German personality.

She gained notoriety in the 1950s as a high-class prostitute in Frankfurt, catering to wealthy clients including politicians, businessmen, and other prominent figures. Nitribitt was known for her beauty, expensive taste, and lavish lifestyle, which included a luxurious apartment, elegant clothes, and fine jewelry. Her murder in 1957 at the age of 24 shocked the public and remains unsolved to this day, leading to widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. Despite her controversial profession, Nitribitt became a symbol of the post-war era in Germany and continues to be remembered as an icon of glamour, tragedy, and intrigue.

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Erich Löwenhardt

Erich Löwenhardt (April 7, 1897 Wrocław-August 10, 1918 Chaulnes) also known as Erich Lowenhardt was a German personality.

Erich Löwenhardt was a World War I flying ace credited with downing 54 enemy aircrafts. He served in the German Air Service, commonly known as the Luftstreitkräfte in 1916 and was assigned to Jagdstaffel 10 (Jasta 10). Löwenhardt was known for his aggressive and fearless tactics in the air, which made him one of the most successful German pilots of the war. He was awarded the Pour le Mérite, Germany's highest military honor, in September 1917. Unfortunately, Löwenhardt's short but highly successful career came to an end when he was killed in action during a dogfight with British aircraft in 1918. He was only 21 years old at the time of his death, but he left a lasting legacy in the history of German aviation.

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Jürgen Bartsch

Jürgen Bartsch (November 6, 1946 Essen-April 28, 1976 Lippstadt) also known as Jurgen Bartsch was a German personality.

Jürgen Bartsch was a convicted serial killer who was responsible for the deaths of four young boys in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Essen, Germany and grew up in a troubled family, with his mother being an alcoholic and his father being absent. Bartsch was known to have a fascination with violence and death from a young age, and was ultimately convicted of his crimes in 1970. He was sentenced to life in prison, and was found dead in his cell in Lippstadt in 1976. Bartsch's case became well-known in Germany and remains a notorious example of serial killings in the country.

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Eva-Maria Buch

Eva-Maria Buch (January 31, 1921 Charlottenburg-August 5, 1943) was a German personality.

Eva-Maria Buch was an anti-Nazi resistance fighter during World War II. She was a member of the White Rose, a non-violent group of students and professors who spoke out against the government and distributed leaflets urging Germans to resist the regime. Buch conducted intelligence work, gathered information and maintained contacts with other resistance groups. Sadly, she was eventually captured by the Gestapo, tortured and sentenced to death by hanging at the age of 22. Today, she is remembered as a courageous symbol of resistance against Nazi oppression.

She died in hanging.

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Irma Grese

Irma Grese (October 7, 1923 Feldberger Seenlandschaft-December 13, 1945 Hamelin) was a German politician.

This is incorrect. Irma Grese was actually a female SS guard at the Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps during the Holocaust. She was known for her cruelty towards prisoners, often beating and torturing them. She was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Belsen trial, and was subsequently sentenced to death by hanging on December 13, 1945. At only 22 years old, she was one of the youngest Nazis to be executed for her crimes.

She died caused by hanging.

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Hans Hermann von Katte

Hans Hermann von Katte (February 28, 1704 Berlin-November 6, 1730 Kostrzyn nad Odrą) was a German personality.

Hans Hermann von Katte was born in Berlin as the son of a high-ranking officer in the Prussian army. He grew up with Crown Prince Frederick (later Frederick II of Prussia), and the two became close friends. Katte also joined the military and rose through the ranks, becoming a captain in the King's Garde du Corps.

In 1730, Katte and Frederick concocted a plan to escape Prussia and seek refuge in England. However, the plan was discovered by Frederick's father, King Frederick William I, and Katte was arrested and imprisoned.

Despite Frederick's pleas for mercy, his father was determined to punish the young officer and ordered his decapitation. Katte's execution deeply affected Frederick, who later wrote that "there have been few days in my life on which I have not shed tears" for his friend.

Katte's tragic fate has been the subject of numerous works of literature, music, and art, cementing his place in German history as a symbol of friendship and loyalty.

He died in decapitation.

Georg von Rauch

Georg von Rauch (May 12, 1947 Marburg-December 4, 1971 Schöneberg) was a German personality.

He was a leftist militant and a member of the anarchist group "2nd of June Movement" in West Berlin during the 1970s. Rauch was involved in several terrorist attacks, including the bombing of a police station in 1971. He was eventually tracked down by the police and killed during a shootout in a café in Schöneberg. Rauch's death sparked widespread controversy and led to protests and riots in West Berlin. Today, he is remembered as a symbol of the radical leftist movement in Germany during the Cold War era.

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Franz Muller

Franz Muller (October 31, 1840-November 14, 1864) was a German personality.

Franz Muller was a German tailor who became infamous for committing one of the first railway murders in history. On July 9, 1864, he robbed and murdered a fellow passenger named Thomas Briggs on a train travelling from London to Hackney Wick. This crime shocked Victorian society and led to a nationwide manhunt for Muller. He was eventually caught and brought to trial. Despite maintaining his innocence, Muller was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was hanged at Newgate Prison on November 14, 1864. Muller's case is notable for being one of the earliest examples of a crime being solved by the use of forensic evidence.

He died in hanging.

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Fritz Rumey

Fritz Rumey (March 3, 1891 Königsberg-September 27, 1918 Cambrai) was a German personality.

Fritz Rumey was a German World War I flying ace credited with 45 victories. He joined the German army in 1914 and later transferred to the air service. In 1916, he was assigned to Jagdstaffel 2, where he began to cultivate his reputation as a skilled fighter pilot. He was eventually named commander of the squadron and led it through the battles of the Somme and Cambrai. On September 27, 1918, he was shot down and killed during a dogfight over Cambrai. Despite his short time as an aviator, Fritz Rumey was celebrated for his bravery and tactical innovations.

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Christoph Probst

Christoph Probst (November 6, 1919 Murnau am Staffelsee-February 22, 1943 Munich) otherwise known as Christoph Hermann Probst was a German personality. He had three children, Katja Probst, Vincent Probst and Michael Probst.

Christoph Probst was a German student and anti-Nazi activist who played an active role in the White Rose resistance movement. Along with other members of the movement, such as Sophie Scholl and Hans Scholl, Probst advocated for the end of the Nazi regime and was involved in distributing leaflets and other oppositional materials across Germany. Probst was eventually arrested for his activities and was convicted of high treason by the Nazi regime. He was executed by guillotine at Stadelheim Prison in Munich at the age of 23. Despite his short life, Probst remains an inspiration to many for his bravery and dedication to the values of freedom and justice.

He died as a result of decapitation.

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Karl Allmenröder

Karl Allmenröder (May 3, 1896 Solingen-June 27, 1917 West Flanders) a.k.a. Karl Allmenroder was a German personality.

Karl Allmenröder was a World War I fighter pilot for Germany, known for his skilled flying and bravery. He was especially renowned for his time as a pilot in Jagdstaffel 11, where he flew alongside other notable pilots such as Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. Allmenröder earned several awards during his time as a pilot, including the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, and the Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern. However, he tragically lost his life at just 21 years old during a dogfight over West Flanders in 1917. Despite his short time as a pilot, Karl Allmenröder made a lasting impression on the world of aviation and remains a celebrated figure in German history.

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William II of Holland

William II of Holland (February 1, 1228-January 28, 1256 Opmeer) was a German personality. He had one child, Floris V, Count of Holland.

William II of Holland was also known as William, Count of Holland from 1234 and was the only son of Floris IV, Count of Holland and Matilda of Brabant. At the age of only six years old, William inherited the county of Holland upon the death of his father.

During his reign, he faced several challenges including the ongoing conflicts with Flanders and the Bishopric of Utrecht. He also led a campaign against Frisian rebels in 1248, which ultimately led to the stabilization of the region.

William II was an important patron of the arts and is credited with founding the city of Amsterdam in 1248. He also authorized the construction of the Hague Castle in 1248, which would later become the seat of the Dutch government.

Despite his accomplishments, William II died at the young age of 27 from an illness. He was succeeded by his only child, Floris V, who would go on to become one of the most successful count of Holland.

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Libertas Schulze-Boysen

Libertas Schulze-Boysen (November 20, 1913 Paris-December 22, 1942 Plötzensee Prison) was a German personality.

She was known for her involvement in the resistance against the Nazi regime during World War II. Libertas was a key member of the anti-fascist group, Rote Kapelle, which was made up of intellectuals, artists, and like-minded individuals who opposed the Nazi dictatorship. Along with her husband, Harro Schulze-Boysen, and their comrades, Libertas worked to gather and disseminate information about the atrocities committed by the Nazis and their military plans.

Libertas was a gifted linguist, fluent in several languages, which made her an important asset for the underground movement. Despite the immense risk involved, she continued to carry out her duties until she was finally caught and arrested by the Gestapo in 1942. Libertas was sentenced to death and executed by guillotine at Plötzensee Prison in Berlin, at the age of just 29. Her legacy lives on as a symbol of resistance and courage against oppression.

Wilhelm Hauff

Wilhelm Hauff (November 29, 1802 Stuttgart-November 18, 1827 Stuttgart) a.k.a. Hauff, Wilhelm was a German writer, novelist and poet.

His most well known albums: , , , and .

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Johann Christian Günther

Johann Christian Günther (April 8, 1695 Strzegom-March 15, 1723 Jena) also known as Johann Christian Gunther, Günther, Johann Christian, J.C. Guenther or Guenther, J. C. was a German personality.

Johann Christian Günther was a prolific poet and one of the most significant German lyric poets of the early 18th century. Despite his untimely death at the age of 28, he managed to produce an impressive body of work that includes more than 800 poems. Günther's poetry was characterized by its emotional depth and introspective nature, and he was particularly skilled in depicting the joys and sorrows of love. His works were widely admired by his contemporaries and have continued to be studied and appreciated by scholars of German literature to this day. Despite his relatively short life, Günther's contributions to German poetry have cemented his legacy as a major figure in the country's literary history.

He died caused by tuberculosis.

Constanze Manziarly

Constanze Manziarly (April 14, 1920 Innsbruck-May 2, 1945) was a German personality.

Constanze Manziarly is best known as the personal cook of Adolf Hitler. She worked for Hitler for 2 years, from 1943 until his death in 1945. Manziarly was born in Austria and became a cook at a young age. She was recruited to work for Hitler through his personal chef, Erna Flegel. Manziarly was reportedly very loyal to Hitler and was one of the few people who was allowed to enter his private quarters. After Hitler's death, Manziarly was captured by the Allies and committed suicide before she could be interrogated. Her exact cause of death is unknown, but it's believed she may have taken cyanide or been shot by Allied soldiers.

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Hans Conrad Leipelt

Hans Conrad Leipelt (July 21, 1921 Vienna-January 29, 1945 Munich) was a German personality.

Hans Conrad Leipelt was a German member of the White Rose resistance movement against the Nazi regime during World War II. He was the only non-student member of the group and was a close friend of Sophie Scholl, one of the movement's leaders. Leipelt was arrested along with the other members of the White Rose in February 1943 and was sentenced to death by the Nazis. He was executed by guillotine in Munich's Stadelheim Prison on January 29, 1945, at the age of 23. Leipelt is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice in opposing the oppressive Nazi regime. He continues to be an inspiration to those who fight against oppression and discrimination.

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Eric "Big Daddy" Nord

Eric "Big Daddy" Nord (April 5, 2015 Krefeld-April 5, 1989 Los Gatos) a.k.a. Eric Nord or Harry Helmuth Pastor was a German actor and poet. He had two children, Carl Paul Pastor and Eve Pastor.

He began his career as an actor in the 1930s, appearing in several German films. However, after the rise of the Nazi party, he fled to the United States in 1935 to avoid persecution as a Jew. In the US, he became involved in the Beatnik and counterculture movements, adopting the nickname "Big Daddy" and performing as a poet in coffeehouses and bars. He also continued to act, appearing in films such as "The Wild One" and "The Ten Commandments." Nord was known for his larger-than-life personality and flamboyant style, often wearing elaborate costumes and jewelry. He passed away on his 74th birthday in 1989. Today, he is remembered as a pioneering figure in the Beatnik movement and for his contributions to American counterculture.

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Manfred von Richthofen

Manfred von Richthofen (May 2, 1892 Wrocław-April 21, 1918 Vaux-sur-Somme) otherwise known as Red Baron was a German fighter pilot and flying ace.

During his time as a fighter pilot, Manfred von Richthofen was credited with shooting down 80 enemy aircraft, making him one of the most successful pilots in World War I. He was known for his tactical skills, bravery, and leadership, and was highly respected by both his own men and his enemies. Von Richthofen flew a distinctive bright red Fokker triplane, which earned him the nickname "Red Baron" from the Allied forces. After his death in 1918, he became a legendary figure in aviation history and his legacy continues to inspire pilots around the world.

He died caused by gunshot.