Politicians from Germany

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary German Politicians of all time. This list of famous German Politicians 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 German Politicians.

1. #1

   

   Charlemagne

   748 - 814

   HPI 89.85161 languages

   Charlemagne was the first Holy Roman Emperor. He is most famous for uniting Western Europe and expanding the Frankish Kingdom into an empire that covered much of Western and Central Europe.

2. #2

   

   Joseph Goebbels

   1897 - 1945

   HPI 88.81103 languages

   Joseph Goebbels was a German politician and Nazi propagandist. He was one of Adolf Hitler's closest associates and most devoted followers, and he was a leading member of the Nazi Party. As a member of Hitler's inner circle, he was a powerful figure in the Nazi regime.

3. #3

   

   Otto von Bismarck

   1815 - 1898

   HPI 88.67155 languages

   Otto von Bismarck was the Chancellor of Germany from 1871 to 1890. He is most famous for unifying Germany and establishing the Second Reich.

4. #4

   

   Wilhelm II, German Emperor

   1859 - 1941

   HPI 88.47107 languages

   Wilhelm II, German Emperor, was most famous for being the last German Emperor and King of Prussia. He ruled from 1888-1918. He was a grandson of Queen Victoria of England and Prince Albert. He was the son of Emperor Frederick III and Victoria, Princess Royal. Wilhelm was a grandson of Queen Victoria of England and...Read moreShow less

   Wilhelm II, German Emperor, was most famous for being the last German Emperor and King of Prussia. He ruled from 1888-1918. He was a grandson of Queen Victoria of England and Prince Albert. He was the son of Emperor Frederick III and Victoria, Princess Royal. Wilhelm was a grandson of Queen Victoria of England and Prince Albert. He was the son of Emperor Frederick III and Victoria, Princess Royal.

5. #5

   

   Henry Kissinger

   1923 - 2023

   HPI 87.92104 languages

   Henry Kissinger is a German-born American diplomat who served as the Secretary of State under President Richard Nixon. He is most famous for his role in the Vietnam War, which he helped to end by negotiating the 1973 Paris Peace Accords.

6. #6

   

   Frederick the Great

   1712 - 1786

   HPI 85.8091 languages

   Frederick the Great was a Prussian king who is most famous for his military and diplomatic achievements.

7. #7

   

   Angela Merkel

   b. 1954

   HPI 85.63169 languages

   Angela Merkel is most famous for being the Chancellor of Germany. She is the first woman to hold this position and has been in office since 2005.

8. #8

   

   Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor

   1368 - 1437

   HPI 85.2566 languages

   Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor is most famous for being the last of the Holy Roman Emperors. He was also the King of Hungary and Croatia. He was born in 1368 and died in 1437.

9. #9

   

   Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor

   912 - 973

   HPI 84.9783 languages

   Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, is most famous for being the first Holy Roman Emperor to rule over both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

10. #10

    

    Heinrich Himmler

    1900 - 1945

    HPI 84.8693 languages

    Heinrich Himmler was the head of the SS and Gestapo, and he is most famous for being in charge of the Holocaust.