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Name Origin

Heinrich is a German given name, derived from the Germanic elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and 'rich' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful'. It traditionally means 'ruler of the home' or 'home ruler'.

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Famous People

Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)

Poet, writer

  • Pioneer of Romanticism in German literature
  • Known for his satirical and philosophical poems

Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894)

Physicist

  • Proved the existence of electromagnetic waves
  • Hertz unit (Hz) named in his honor

Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945)

Nazi leader

  • Reichsführer-SS and architect of the Holocaust

Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890)

Archaeologist

  • Excavated Troy and Mycenae, pioneering the use of archaeological methods

Heinrich Böll (1917-1985)

Writer, Nobel Prize laureate

  • Wrote novels and short stories dealing with the aftermath of World War II
  • Known for his social commentary and critical perspective