
Rudolf
Meaning
From the Germanic name Hrodulf, which was derived from the elements hrod "fame" and wulf "wolf". It
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Famous People Named Rudolf
Rudolf Erich Raspe
Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue".
Rudolf von Gottschall
Rudolf Gottschall (von Gottschall since 1877; 30 September 1823 – 21 March 1909) was a German poet, dramatist, literary critic and literary historian.
Rudolf Ewald Stier
Rudolf Ewald Stier (17 March 1800 – 16 December 1862), was a German Protestant churchman and mystic.
Rudolf Minger
Rudolf Minger (13 November 1881 – 23 August 1955) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929–1940).
Rudolf Kempe
Rudolf Kempe (14 June 1910 – 12 May 1976) was a German conductor.
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