Germany

German physicist who won the 1914 Nobel Prize for discovering X-ray diffraction by crystals, founding modern crystallography

German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity and the mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2

German writer known for enchanting fantasy and children's fiction, including The Neverending Story and Momo, whose works sold millions of copies worldwide

German computer scientist and engineer known as the inventor and father of the modern computer, creating the world's first programmable computer, the Z3

German philosopher, theologian, and mystic known for his profound teachings and influential works like "Meister Eckhart: A Modern Translation"

German physicist who designed the first electron microscope and won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in electron optics

American computer scientist and open source developer known for founding the Debian project and Progeny Linux Systems

German economist and Chancellor who created the social market economy and led West Germany's economic miracle

German-born French composer, cellist, and impresario known for his influential operettas and the opera The Tales of Hoffmann

German writer, soldier, and philosopher known for his World War I memoir *Storm of Steel* and his prolific contributions to conservatism, penning over forty books throughout his distinguished career