Noblemen from Germany

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Germans Noblemen of all time. This list of famous Germans Noblemen is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Germans Noblemen.

1. #1

   

   Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

   1819 - 1861

   HPI 84.1562 langs

   Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is most famous for being the beloved consort of Queen Victoria, contributing significantly to royal...Read moreShow less

   Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is most famous for being the beloved consort of Queen Victoria, contributing significantly to royal duties and reforms during their marriage from 1840 to 1861. He played a key role in the arts, sciences, and education in Britain, influencing many cultural initiatives.

2. #2

   

   Alexandra Feodorovna

   1872 - 1918

   HPI 81.4958 langs

   Alexandra Feodorovna is best known for being the last Tsarina of Russia and for being the wife of Tsar Nicholas II. She was born in 1872 and...Read moreShow less

   Alexandra Feodorovna is best known for being the last Tsarina of Russia and for being the wife of Tsar Nicholas II. She was born in 1872 and died in 1918.

3. #3

   

   Princess Sophie of Bavaria

   1805 - 1872

   HPI 79.6332 langs

   Princess Sophie of Bavaria is famous for being the mother of the famous Empress of Austria, Sisi (Elisabeth). She was known for her beauty...Read moreShow less

   Princess Sophie of Bavaria is famous for being the mother of the famous Empress of Austria, Sisi (Elisabeth). She was known for her beauty and her strict, conservative nature, which put her at odds with her daughter's more liberal and free-spirited personality.

4. #4

   

   Albert, Duke of Prussia

   1490 - 1568

   HPI 75.1642 langs

   Albert, Duke of Prussia was the husband of Queen Victoria of England. He was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and was the son of Prince...Read moreShow less

   Albert, Duke of Prussia was the husband of Queen Victoria of England. He was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and was the son of Prince Albert of Prussia and Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

5. #5

   

   Duchess Helene in Bavaria

   1834 - 1890

   HPI 74.9722 langs

   Duchess Helene in Bavaria is most famous for being the youngest daughter of King Ludwig I of Bavaria and his wife, Therese of...Read moreShow less

   Duchess Helene in Bavaria is most famous for being the youngest daughter of King Ludwig I of Bavaria and his wife, Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. She was born in Munich on September 12, 1824. She married Duke Philipp of Württemberg on November 25, 1843. She died on October 27, 1906.

6. #6

   

   Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria

   1808 - 1888

   HPI 74.8926 langs

   Duke Maximillian Joseph in Bavaria is most famous for being the first king of Bavaria.

7. #7

   

   Prince Claus of the Netherlands

   1926 - 2002

   HPI 74.4139 langs

   Prince Claus of the Netherlands was most famous for his philanthropic work. He was the founder of the Prince Claus Foundation, which is an...Read moreShow less

   Prince Claus of the Netherlands was most famous for his philanthropic work. He was the founder of the Prince Claus Foundation, which is an international organization that promotes sustainable development and social justice.

8. #8

   

   Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine

   1864 - 1918

   HPI 73.6541 langs

   Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine is most famous for being the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who is the husband of...Read moreShow less

   Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine is most famous for being the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.

9. #9

   

   Elizabeth Charlotte, Madame Palatine

   1652 - 1722

   HPI 73.5036 langs

   Madame Palatine is most famous for being the mother of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

10. #10

    

    Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France

    1731 - 1767

    HPI 73.3635 langs

    Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France is most famous for her marriage to Louis XV of France. She was the daughter of Augustus III,...Read moreShow less

    Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France is most famous for her marriage to Louis XV of France. She was the daughter of Augustus III, Elector of Saxony and Maria Josepha of Austria.