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Lichter is a German surname meaning somebody who castrates animals [1] The Jewish surname Lichter means "lights". [2]

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Notable people

Ivan Lichter, ONZ, FRCS was a thoracic surgeon and a pioneer in the field of palliative care in New Zealand. He was appointed to the Order of New Zealand, the country's highest honour and limited to 20 living people, on 2 June 1997.

S. Robert Lichter is a Professor of Communication at George Mason University, where he directs the Center for Media and Public Affairs, which conducts scientific studies of the news and entertainment media, and the Statistical Assessment Service (STATS), which works to improve the quality of statistical and scientific information in the news.

Film

<i>Distant Lights</i> (2003 film) 2003 film by Hans-Christian Schmid

Distant Lights is a 2003 Germany film directed by Hans-Christian Schmid. The film takes place on the Polish-German border at Słubice and Frankfurt (Oder). It features an ensemble cast, and the various threads illustrate the daily life between the two countries. Its original German title is Lichter, which means "Lights".

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References

  1. Hans Bahlow: Deutsches Namenlexikon, Gondrom Verlag, Bindlach, 1990, ISBN   3-8112-0294-4
  2. "Lichter Family History". Ancestry.com.