Friedrich
/ˈfridrɪk/
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Friedrich is the German form of Frederick, derived from the Old High German 'fridu' meaning 'peace' and 'rihhi' meaning 'ruler'. It traditionally signifies a 'peaceful ruler', embodying leadership and nobility. The name has a strong historical presence in German-speaking cultures, associated with notable figures like Friedrich the Great.
Friedrich Wöhler
Chemist, Artificial creation of urea
Friedrich von Schlegel
Philosopher, Founder of the German Romantic movement
Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve
Astronomer, Studied double stars
Friedrich Schleiermacher
Philosopher, A founder of Protestant theology
Friedrich von Schiller
Playwright, Wallenstein
Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling
Philosopher, Naturphilosophie
Friedrich Paulus
Military, Surrendered to Russians at Stalingrad
Friedrich Olbricht
Military, German general, failed coup plotter
Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher, God is dead
Friedrich Myconius
Religion, German Lutheran theologian
F. W. Murnau
Film Director, Nosferatu, Sunrise
Friedrich Mohs
Geologist, Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
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