List of people from Erfurt

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This list contains people both born in Erfurt and notable residents of the city, ordered chronologically.

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Born in Erfurt, Germany

The following persons were born in Erfurt respectively within the current city borders.

14th century

15th century

16th century

17th century

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Johann Ambrosius Bach 1685

18th century

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Wilhelm Gottlieb Tennemann 1817

19th century

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Carl Martin Reinthaler Bust by Kropp 1902

20th century

1900s

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Reinhard Gehlen

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

Notable residents of Erfurt

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