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Name Origin

Gerhart is a German masculine given name, a variant of Gerhard. It means 'spear-strong' or 'brave with a spear'.

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Famous People

Gerhart Hauptmann (1862-1946)

Playwright, Novelist, Poet

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912
  • Known for naturalistic and expressionistic plays like 'The Weavers'
  • Prolific writer of novels, short stories, and poetry

Gerhart Riegner (1911-2001)

Diplomat, Humanitarian

  • Served as the World Jewish Congress representative in Switzerland during World War II
  • Played a crucial role in disseminating information about the Holocaust to Allied governments and Jewish organizations
  • Helped organize rescue efforts for Jews fleeing Nazi persecution