Kluge (, ) is a German-derived surname. In German, capitalizing, and adding a final to, the adjective (meaning "clever"), creates a noun meaning "clever one". Although the adjective is a feminine form, the noun can be feminine, neuter or masculine. Those bearing it include: *

Alexander Kluge Alexander Kluge (born 14 February 1932) is a German author, philosopher, academic and film director. Early life, education and early career Kluge was born in Halberstadt, Province of Saxony (now Saxony-Anhalt), Germany. After growing up durin ...

(born 1932) – German film director and author *

Alexandra Kluge Alexandra Kluge (2 April 1937 – 11 June 2017) was a German actress and medical doctor. Alexandra Kluge was born in Halberstadt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Her brother is film director Alexander Kluge Alexander Kluge (born 14 February 1932) ...

(1937–2017) – German actor *

Arnold G. Kluge Arnold G. Kluge (born 1935) is professor emeritus of zoology and curator emeritus of amphibians and reptiles at the University of Michigan, Museum of Zoology. Kluge authored over 140 journal articles. He served as past president of the Willi Hen ...

(retired 2003) – American zoologist and herpetologist *

Friedrich Kluge Friedrich Kluge (21 June 1856 – 21 May 1926) was a German philologist and educator. He is known for the Kluge etymological dictionary of the German language (''Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache''), which was first published in 188 ...

(1856–1926) – German linguist *

Günther von Kluge Günther Adolf Ferdinand von Kluge (30 October 1882 – 19 August 1944) was a German field marshal during World War II who held commands on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. He commanded the 4th Army of the Wehrmacht during the invasion o ...

(1882–1944) – German field marshal *

H. Jürgen Kluge H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after 1279) ...

(born 1941) – German physicist *

John Werner Kluge John Werner Kluge (; September 21, 1914September 7, 2010) was a German-American entrepreneur who became a television industry mogul in the United States. At one time he was the richest person in the U.S. Early life and education Kluge was bo ...

(1914–2010) – German-American media entrepreneur and philanthropist * P. F. Kluge (born 1942) – German-American author *

Peer Kluge Peer Kluge (born 22 November 1980) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Kluge played for Chemnitzer FC, Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1. FC Nürnberg and Schalke 04 before signing for Hertha BSC. Career s ...

(born 1980) – German footballer *

Roger Kluge Roger Kluge (born 5 February 1986) is a German professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Kluge left at the end of the 2013 season, and joined for the 2014 season. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal ...

– German racing cyclist *

Walter Kluge Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 19 ...

( fl. 1930s) – German

luge A luge is a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleds supine (face up) and feet-first. A luger steers by using the calf muscles to flex the sled's runners or by exerting opposite shoulder pressure to the seat. Racing sleds weigh for s ...

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Wolfgang von Kluge __NOTOC__ Wolfgang von Kluge (5 May 1892 – 30 October 1976) served in both world wars. He rose to the rank of Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht by 1943, commanding several divisions. He was commander of "Fortress Dunkirk" between July and Septemb ...

(1892–1976) – German World War II general *

Eike-Henner Kluge Eike-Henner Kluge is the first expert witness in medical ethics recognized by Canadian courts. Dr. Kluge has acted as an expert witness in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. He is known for his work on contentious medical ethics issue such as ...

– Canadian German ethicist

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