Heinrich Heine (1820) - Renowned poet, journalist, and essayist, known for his lyric poetry which was set to music by composers like Schumann and Schubert.
Konrad Adenauer (1901) - First Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, instrumental in the post-World War II reconstruction of Germany.
Joseph Beuys (1952) - Influential German artist, teacher, and theorist, known for his work in performance art and sculpture.
Max Ernst (1910) - Pioneering artist and a founder of the Dada movement and Surrealism, known for his innovative use of techniques like frottage and grattage.
