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Name Origin

Gunther is a German given name meaning 'battle warrior' or 'army warrior'. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'gunt', meaning 'battle', and 'heri', meaning 'army' or 'warrior'.

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Famous People

Gunther von Hagens (1945-)

Anatomist, Inventor

  • Known for his work with plastination, a preservation technique that replaces body fluids with plastic.
  • Founded the Institute for Plastination in Heidelberg, Germany.

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