The term von ([fɔn] ) is used in German surnames either as a nobiliary particle indicating a noble patrilineality, or as a simple preposition used by...
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Look up von in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Von is a Germanic-language preposition that approximately means of or from. When it prefixes a surname...
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The Von Erich family is an American professional wrestling family. Originally from Texas, their actual surname is Adkisson, but every member working in...
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German polymath, who is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer...
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Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III (born March 19, 1980), known professionally as Theo Von, is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, and...
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Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (US: /ˌvɜːrnər vɒn ˈbraʊn/ VUR-nər von BROWN; German: [ˌvɛʁnheːɐ̯ fɔn ˈbʁaʊ̯n]; 23 March 1912 – 16 June 1977)...
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Look up von Neumann machine in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Von Neumann machine may refer to: Von Neumann architecture, a conceptual model of nearly...
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Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg (born Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck; 1 April 1815 – 30 July 1898) was a Prussian statesman and diplomat...
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The Von Trapps (formerly The Von Trapp Children) was a musical group made up of Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and August (formerly Justin) von Trapp, descendants...
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professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich. A member of the Von Erich family, Von Erich is best known for his appearances with World...
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