Graz, Republic of German-Austria

1. Johann Berger (1845)

Austrian Chess Player

Chess player and endgame theorist who greatly contributed to future writings and chess concepts.

2. Valentino Lazaro (1996)

Austrian Footballer

Austrian professional soccer player who has gained fame as a right midfielder and right back for Benfica, Inter Milan, and the Austria national football team.

3. Inge Morath (1923)

Austrian Photographer

Renowned Austrian photographer and photojournalist. Frequently collaborated with film director John Huston.

4. Heinz Fischer (1938)

President Of Austria

In 2004, this Social Democratic Party politician took office as President of Austria. Previously, he had served as President of the National Council of Austria.

5. Helmut Marko (1943)

Austrian Racing Driver

Austrian former racing driver who is the advisor to the Red Bulls GmbH Formula One teams. He is also head of Red Bull's driver development program.

6. Otto Wanz (1943)

Australian Professional Wrestler

AWA champion who is known for his huge frame. He was the former operator of the Catch Wrestling Association.

7. Lena Hoschek (1981)

Fashion Designer

Austrian designer and stylist whose sought-after work is known for its traditional, old-world inspiration and meticulous execution. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram and over 50,000 on Facebook.

8. Michael Glawogger (1959)

Austrian Film Director

Director and screenwriter remembered primarily for his documentary film work. His best-known projects include Whores' Glory, Megacities, and Workingman's Death.

9. Andreas Gabalier (1984)

Austrian Folk Singer

Known for such Austrian chart-topping folk music albums as Herzwerk, Home Sweet Home, and Volks-Rock'n'Roller, this popular vocalist also released such hit singles as "Go For Gold," "Sweet Little Rehlein,"...

10. Matthias Iberer (1985)

Austrian Ice Hockey Player

Matthias Iberer is an Austrian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Graz 99ers of the Austrian Hockey League. Iberer competed in the 2013 IIHF World Championship as...

11. Curt Faudon (1949)

Austrian Film Director

Curt Faudon is an Austrian film director who has written produced and directed over 30 films. He has received First Prizes and Jury Awards at Film Festivals in Cannes Berlin...

12. Mario Haas (1974)

Austrian Footballer

Mario Haas is a former Austrian footballer who played as a forward. He is known for his career as an Austrian national team and SK Sturm Graz player.

13. Gernot Suppan (1985)

Footballer

Gernot Suppan is an Austrian footballer who plays for Wolfsberger AC.

14. Mark Brunnegger (1985)

Austrian Ice Hockey Player

Mark Brunnegger is an Austrian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Graz 99ers of the Erste Bank Hockey League.

15. Michael Liendl (1985)

Association Footballer

Michael Liendl is an Austrian professional association football player currently playing for German second division side Fortuna Duesseldorf. He plays as a midfielder.

16. Katharina Bellowitsch (1974)

Austrian Broadcaster

Katharina Bellowitsch often referred to as Kati Bellowitsch is an Austrian radio and TV presenter. Born in Graz Styria Bellowitsch trained as a primary school teacher before becoming in 1996...

17. Hella Ranner (1951)

Austrian Politician

Hella Ranner was a Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2011 representing the Austrian People's Party and the European People's Party group.

18. Markus Schopp (1974)

Austrian Footballer

Markus Schopp is a retired Austrian football midfielder and current coach.

19. Christoph Leitgeb (1985)

Association Footballer

Christoph Leitgeb is an Austrian football midfielder currently playing in the Austrian Bundesliga for Red Bull Salzburg. Leitgeb has represented his country at international level and took part in Euro...

20. Bernd Brückler (1981)

Austrian Ice Hockey Player

Bernd Brückler is an Austrian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg of the Austrian Hockey League.

21. Stefan Pohl (1981)

Olympic Swimmer

Stefan Pohl is a German former swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

22. Petty Joy (1988)

Austrian Dj And Record Producer

Joana Plankl better known by her stage name Petty Joy is an international house music DJ.

23. Gernot Pachernigg (1981)

Austrian Singer

Gernot Notty Pachernigg is an Austrian singer.

24. Countess Georgina von Wilczek (1921)

Princess Of Liechtenstein

Georgine Gina Norberte Johanna Franziska Antonie Marie Raphaela von Wilczek was the daughter of Ferdinand Maria Count of Wilczek and his wife Countess Norbertine Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau. She...

25. Mick Blue (1976)

Austrian Adult Movie Actor

Mick Blue is an Austrian-born adult movie actor and director.

26. Werner Schwab (1958)

Austrian Artist

Schwab was an Austrian playwright and visual artist.

27. Martin Wiegele (1978)

Professional Golfer

Martin Wiegele is an Austrian professional golfer. Wiegele was born in Graz. He turned professional in 2003 when he joined the second tier Challenge Tour. He enjoyed some success during...

28. Hertha Töpper (1924)

Austrian Contralto Opera Singer

Hertha Töpper is an Austrian contralto opera singer. Töpper the daughter of a music teacher began her singing studies at the Graz Conservatorium while still at high school. In 1954...

29. Gertrude Kolar (1926)

Former Artistic Gymnast

Gertrude Gollner-Kolar is a former artistic gymnast. She competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

30. Mario Innauer (1990)

Ski Jumper

Mario Innauer is a former Austrian ski jumper. He is the son of the legendary Austrian ski jumper and Olympic gold medalist Toni Innauer. Mario Innauer 'avbest World Cup result...

31. Christa Neuper (1958)

Austrian Academic

Christa Neuper is a psychologist graduated at the University of Graz. _Christa Neuper is the first woman in the 426 years of history of the University of Graz to be...

32. Gerald Ganglbauer (1958)

Austrian Australian Publisher

Gerald Ganglbauer is an Austrian Australian publisher diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 48 years. Since then he has been an ambassador for Parkinson's support groups.

33. Robert Blaschka (1958)

Fencer

Robert Blaschka is an Austrian fencer. He competed at the 1984 and 1992 Summer Olympics.

34. Werner Gregoritsch (1958)

Austrian Footballer And Coach

Gregoritsch is an Austrian football manager formerly with Kapfenberger SV SV Mattersburg and Grazer AK.

35. Herbert Edelsbrunner (Unknow)

American-austrian Computer Scien

Herbert Edelsbrunner is a computer scientist working in the field of computational geometry the Arts & Science Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Duke University Professor at the Institute...

36. Georg Preidler (1990)

Austrian Cyclist

Georg Preidler is an Austrian cyclist. He currently rides for the team Giant-Shimano. He studied mining engineering at the University of Leoben. As a junior he won the national championship...

37. Sebastian Prödl (1987)

Footballer

Sebastian Prödl is an Austrian footballer who plays for Werder Bremen and the Austrian national team. A full international since 2007 he represented his nation at Euro 2008.

38. Thorsten Schick (1990)

Footballer

Thorsten Schick is an Austrian footballer who plays for Admira Wacker.

39. Martin Bartenstein (1953)

unknow

Martin Bartenstein is an Austrian businessman and politician who held different cabinet portfolios between 1995 and 2008. He is a member of the Austrian People's Party.

40. Moritz Lanegger (1990)

Austrian Basketball Player

Moritz Lanegger is an Austrian professional basketball player for Xion Dukes Klosterneuburg in the ABL.

41. Viktor Pfeifer (1987)

Figure Skater

Viktor Pfeifer is an Austrian figure skater. An eight-time Austrian national champion he has placed as high as eighth at the European Championships and has competed twice at the Winter...

42. Mario Leitgeb (1988)

Footballer

Mario Leitgeb is an Austrian footballer who plays for SV Grödig.

43. Karin Gastinger (1964)

Austrian Politician

Karin Gastinger is an Austrian politician.

44. Kathrin Freudelsperger (1987)

Figure Skater

Kathrin Freudelsperger is an Austrian figure skater. She is the 2007 Austrian national champion but ended her career in fall 2008. She is a student of Karl-Franzens University in Graz....

45. Fabian Weinhandl (1987)

Austrian Ice Hockey Goaltender

bian Weinhandl is an Austrian ice hockey goaltender who is currently participating at the 2011 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Austria men's national ice hockey team.

46. Rudolf Trost (1940)

Austrian Fencer

Rudolf Trost is an Austrian fencer and modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1964 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.

47. Hermann Stessl (1940)

Association Footballer

Hermann Stessl is an Austrian retired football player and coach.

48. Claudia Bandion-Ortner (1966)

Austrian Politician

Claudia Bandion-Ortner is an Austrian judge and politician who served as the minister of justice.

49. Elisabeth Eberl (1988)

Olympic Javelin Thrower

Elisabeth Eberl is an Austrian javelin thrower. She competed in the javelin throw event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

50. Vincenz Liechtenstein (1950)

Prince Of Liechtenstein

Vincenz Liechtenstein was an Austrian politician. He was a grandson of Charles I of Austria the last Austrian Emperor.

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