Knopf (surname)
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Knopf is a German
surname
, and may refer to:
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
, and may refer to:
- Alfred A. KnopfAlfred A. Knopf (person)Alfred Abraham Knopf, Sr. was a leading American publisher of the 20th century, and founder of Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.. His contemporaries included the likes of Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, and Frank Nelson Doubleday, J. Henry Harper and Henry Holt...
(1892–1984), American publisher - Edwin H. KnopfEdwin H. KnopfEdwin H. Knopf was an American film producer, film director, and screenwriter.-Biography:He was born in New York City and went to work early in his life in the editorial department of his brother Alfred A. Knopf's publishing business.After trying his hand at acting, Edwin turned to producing in 1928...
(1899–1981), American film producer, director and screenwriter - Heinrich KnopfHeinrich KnopfHeinrich Carl Knopf was an illustrious German Bogenmacher / Bowmaker.He came from a dynasty of great makers. Studied bow making in Markneukirchen under Christian Knopf ....
(1839–1875), German luthier - Jim Knopf, computer specialist
- Philip KnopfPhilip KnopfPhilip Knopf was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Long Grove, Illinois, Knopf attended the public schools....
(1847–1920), member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois