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Name Origin

Karlheinz is a German masculine given name, a compound of Karl (meaning 'free man' or 'man') and Heinz (a diminutive of Heinrich, meaning 'ruler of the household' or 'home ruler').

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Famous People

Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007)

Composer

  • Pioneer of electronic music
  • Influential composer of avant-garde classical music
  • Winner of numerous awards, including the Grammy Award

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