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Wilke
Wilke is a surname of German origin, which is medieval pet form of the personal name Wilhelm.''Dictionary of American Family Names''"Wilke Family History" Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 15 January 2016. A related English surname is Wilkie. The surname Wilke may refer to: *Birthe Wilke (born 1936), Danish singer *Christian Gottlob Wilke (1788–1854), German theologian * Günther Wilke (1925–2016), German chemist *Gustav Wilke (1898–1977), German general *Hannah Wilke (1940–1993), American artist * Henry F. Wilke (1857–1931), American politician * Julius A. R. Wilke (1860–1914), American sailor *Kristof Wilke (born 1985), German rower * Marcel Wilke (born 1989), German footballer * Marina Wilke (born 1958), German rowing cox * René Wilke (born 1984), German politician, mayor of Frankfurt (Oder) * Richard Wilke (born 1994), American Businessman *Robert J. Wilke (1914–1989), American actor * Rudolf Wilke (1873–1908), German artist * Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Wilke
Hannah Wilke (born Arlene Hannah Butter; March 7, 1940 – January 28, 1993) was an American painter, sculptor, photographer, video artist and performance artist. Wilke's work is known for exploring issues of feminism, sexuality and femininity. Biography Hannah Wilke was born on March 7, 1940 in New York City to Jewish parents; her grandparents were Eastern European immigrants. In 1962, she received a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia. She taught art in several high schools for approximately 30 years and joined the faculty of the School of Visual Arts. After her graduation the same year she taught art at two high schools. First, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania (1961-1965), between 1965 and 1970 she worked in White Plains, New York. After leaving White Plains, she joined the School of Visual Arts, in New York (1972-1991). From 1969 to 1977, Wilke was in a relationship with the American Pop artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilkes (surname)
Wilkes is a surname of English origin. Its origin is as a variant of the name William. At the time of the British Census of 188Wilkes Surname at Forebears its relative frequency was highest in Staffordshire (9.5 times the British average), followed by Worcestershire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Flintshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Montgomeryshire and Anglesey. In all other British counties, its relative frequency was below national average. The name Wilkes may refer to: *Albert Wilkes (1874–1936), English sports photographer and football (soccer) player * Alice Wilkes, lady in waiting to Queen Katherine Howard * Alexander Wilkes (1900–1937), English cricketer * Belinda Wilkes, English astrophysicist * Benjamin Wilkes (died c.1749), British entomological painter * Brent A. Wilkes, executive director of the League of United Latin American Citizens *Brent R. Wilkes (born 1954), American defense contractor * Carissa Wilkes (born 1986), New Zealand road cyclist * Cathy Wilkes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Wilke
René Wilke (born 30 June 1984) is a German politician (Die Linke), Lord Mayor of Frankfurt (Oder), and a former member of Brandenburg's regional parliament. 2014 he became a directly elected Member of parliament for his native Frankfurt (Oder). On 18 March 2018 he was elected ''Oberbürgermeister'' (Lord Mayor) of Frankfurt (Oder). With his inauguration on 6 May 2018, Wilke became the youngest mayor in the history of Frankfurt (Oder) and the mayor of the biggest city from his party. Biography Personal life René Wilke was born on 30 June 1984 in Frankfurt (Oder), where he spent most of his life. After finishing High School in Frankfurt (Oder), Wilke studied at Viadrina European University and University of Hagen but did not graduate. After two apprenticeships he earned qualifications as a mediator and respectively as an office administrator. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudolf Wilke
Rudolf Wilke (27 October 1873, Braunschweig - 4 November 1908, Braunschweig) was a German caricaturist and illustrator; best known for his work at the satirical magazine, ''Simplicissimus''. Life and work He was the eldest child of Johannes Wilke, a carpenter. Two of his younger brothers also became artists; , who was a painter and commercial artist, and , who was also a caricaturist. After serving an artisanal apprenticeship, he attended the building trades school in Holzminden. His artistic inclinations led him in another direction, however, and he took lessons from the landscape painter, Adolf Nickol, at the polytechnic academy in Braunschweig. This was followed by studies at a private drawing school in Munich, and the Académie Julien in Paris. He decided to settle in Munich, and opened a studio with his friend, the architect Bruno Paul. In 1896, he took part in a competition sponsored by the cultural magazine, '' Jugend'', and was chosen to join their staff. Three years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Günther Wilke
Günther Wilke (23 February 1925 – 9 December 2016) was a German chemist who was influential in organometallic chemistry. He was the director of the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research (Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung) from 1967–1992, succeeding Karl Ziegler in that post. During Wilke's era, the MPI made several discoveries and achieved some financial independence from patents and a gift from the Ziegler family. The institute continued as a center of excellence in organometallic chemistry. Wilke's own area of interest focused on homogeneous catalysis by nickel complexes. His group discovered or developed several compounds including Ni(1,5-cyclooctadiene)2, Ni(allyl)2, Ni( C2H4)3. Some of these complexes are useful catalysts for the oligomerization of dienes. He died in 2016 at the age of 91. Honours and awards * Seven honorary doctorates * corresponding member of the math and science class abroad * Wilhelm Exner Medal in 1980. * Former Vice President of the Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wilke
Bishop Richard B. Wilke created ''The DISCIPLE Bible Study'' with his wife, Julia. This training for Christian leaders has been completed by nearly two million graduates in more than 10,000 congregations and 30 denominations. The DISCIPLE series is now available in German, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese. Books *''Pastor and Marriage Group Counseling'', Abingdon Press, 1974. *''Tell Me Again I'm Listening'', Festival Books, 1977. *''Our Father'', Abingdon Press, 1978. *''And Are We Yet Alive? The Future of the United Methodist Church'', Abingdon Press, 1986. *''Signs and Wonders: The Mighty Work of God in the Church'', Abingdon Press, 1989. *''The Tie That Binds: Connecting With God, the Church, and the World'', Abingdon Press, 2008. Episcopacy & District Superintendency *Bishop Wilke served as District Superintendent of the Winfield District in the Kansas Conference from 1971 to 1973. *Bishop Wilke was elected to the episcopacy of the United Methodist Church in 1984. *Bishop Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Wilke
Marina Wilke (later Jährling, born 28 February 1958) is a German rowing cox who competed for East Germany in the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics. Rowing career She was born in Berlin. She competed for . At the 1975 World Rowing Championships in Nottingham, she won a gold medal coxing the women's eight. In 1976 she was the coxswain of the East German boat that won the Olympic gold medal in the eight event. For her Olympic success, she was awarded the Patriotic Order of Merit in silver (2nd class) by the state. At the 1977 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, she was the cox for the women's four that won gold. In February 1978, she was given the sports awards Honoured Master of Sports. At the 1978 World Rowing Championships in Cambridge, New Zealand, she won a silver medal with the women's eight. She won another silver medal in the same boat class at the 1979 World Rowing Championships in Bled. At the 1980 Summer Olympics, she won her second Olympic gold medal as cox of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wotan Wilke Möhring
Wotan Wilke Möhring (born 23 May 1967) is a German actor. Biography Möhring was born in Augustdorf near Detmold and grew up in Herne. His father was an army officer and his mother worked as a teacher. He has a sister and two brothers. One of them, Sönke Möhring, is also an actor. After receiving a Waldorf education in Herne and finishing high school with the ''Abitur'' diploma, Möhring took vocational training to become an electrician, but then worked as a club owner, doorman, and model. He studied communication at the Berlin University of the Arts, joined actors workshops in Cologne and Los Angeles, and lived for two years in New York City. He was also an army officer for two years. Together with Gabi Delgado-López, Möhring founded the band DAF/DOS. Furthermore, he has produced soundtracks. Möhring had his first screen appearance in the 1998 television film ', a bio-pic about a German boxer, which also featured Benno Fürmann and Götz George. Since then he has p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birthe Wilke
Birthe Wilke (born 19 March 1936) is a popular Danish singer. She grew up in a musical family in Copenhagen's Vesterbro area. Career When Wilke was in her teens, she won a talent competition at the National Scala Theatre in Copenhagen, sang as soloist with Bruno Henriksen's Orchestra at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, made her first recording, and was named "Denmark's Doris Day" and recorded "Que sera sera" in 1956. After qualifying in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix to represent Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest, she participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957, where she san"Skibet Skal Sejle I Nat"("The Ship Is Leaving Tonight") with Gustav Winckler. They ranked 3rd of out 10 at the end of the voting, and stunned television audiences with a 13-second long kiss at the end of their performance. She also participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 where she sang sol"Uh-Jeg Ville Ønske Jeg Var Dig"("Oh - I wish I were you"). She was ranked 5th place at the end of vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilkie (surname)
Wilkie is a surname of Scottish or German origin, which is medieval pet form of the personal name William.''Dictionary of American Family Names''"Wilkie Family History" Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 15 January 2016. An alternative spelling is Wilkey, and a related German surname is Wilke. The surname Wilkie may refer to: * Alan Wilkie (born 1951), British football referee * Allan Wilkie (1878–1970), British actor *Alex Wilkie (born 1948), British mathematician *Alexander Wilkie (1850–1928), British politician *Andrew Wilkie (born 1961), Australian politician * Andrew Wilkie (geneticist) (born 1959), at Oxford University * Andrew Wilkie (zoo director) (1853–1948), of Melbourne, Australia * Bob Wilkie (footballer), (1920-2001) Australian Rules footballer * Bob Wilkie (ice hockey) (born 1969) Canadian ice hockey player *Clare Wilkie (born 1974), British actress *David Wilkie (artist) (1785–1841), British painter *David Wilkie (ice hockey) (born 1974), American ice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Gottlob Wilke
Christian Gottlob Wilke (May 13, 1786, in Badrina''Theologische Studien und Kritiken'' (1917), S. 199 (2 extractsyear and place of birthundcorrection of the false birthplace "Werm"/ref> (in modern-day Schönwölkau) – November 10, 1854, in Würzburg) was a German theologian. He studied philosophy and theology at the University of Leipzig, and from 1814 to 1819 served as a minister to a Saxon ''Landwehr'' installation. Afterwards he worked as a pastor in the hamlet of Hermannsdorf in the Erzgebirge. In 1838 he settled in Dresden, where he published his first book, ''Der Urevangelist oder exegetisch kritische Untersuchung über das Verwandtschaftsverhältniß der drei ersten Evangelien'' (The Urevangelist, exegetical critical study on the relationship of the first three Gospels, 1838). In this work he asserted that the evangelist Mark was the "original evangelist" and was the source for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. During the same time frame, philosopher Christian Herm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcel Wilke
Marcel Wilke (born June 26, 1989) is a German footballer who currently plays for FC Bayern Alzenau FC Bayern Alzenau is a football in Germany, German football club based in Alzenau, Bavaria. They currently are in the Hessenliga. History The club was initially formed as ''Alzenauer Fußball Club'' and joined gymnastics club ''Turn- und Sport A .... External links * 1989 births Living people German footballers Chemnitzer FC players Kickers Offenbach players 3. Liga players Association football midfielders People from Plauen Footballers from Saxony {{Germany-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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