Krug (surname)
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Krug is a German
surname meaning jug
and may refer to:
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
surname meaning jug
Jug (container)
A jug is a type of container used to hold liquid. It has an opening, often narrow, from which to pour or drink, and nearly always has a handle. One could imagine a jug being made from nearly any watertight material, but most jugs throughout history have been made from clay, glass, or plastic...
and may refer to:
- Arnold KrugArnold KrugArnold Krug was born in Hamburg on October 16, 1849 and died there on August 14, 1904. He was a German composer and music teacher. Gustav Jenner was among his many students.- Musical career :...
(1849-1904), a German composer - Barbara KrugBarbara KrugBarbara Krug is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.At the 1978 European Championships she won a gold medal in the 4x400 m relay, together with teammates Christiane Marquardt, Christina Lathan and Marita Koch...
(born 1956), a German athlete - Diederich KrugDiederich KrugDiederich Krug was a German pianist and composer. He was born in Hamburg and studied under Jakob Schmitt. He wrote a large number of pieces for piano, around 350 in all, which were popular with amateur pianists. Typical examples are gathered in the Pianoforte-Album which appeared as No...
(1821-1880), a German pianist and composer - Edward A. KrugEdward A. KrugEdward A. Krug was the University of Wisconsin–Madison's first Virgil E. Herrick Professor of Educational Policy Studies....
(1911-1979), an American education historian - Frederick KrugFrederick KrugFrederick Krug was the German-immigrant founder of the Frederick Krug Brewing Company of Omaha, Nebraska. Krug is often cited as one of the founders of Omaha...
(1855-1930), the German founder of Krug Brewery and Krug Park in Omaha, Nebraska - Hellmut KrugHellmut KrugHellmut Heinz Krug is a retired German football referee. Krug officialed both the 1994 World Cup and the Euro 96. In 1998 he refereed the Champions League final between Real Madrid-Juventus and 2000 UEFA Cup Galatasaray-Leeds United semi final first leg match...
(born 1956), a German referee - Johann-Joseph Krug (1800-1866), the German founder of the Champagne KrugChampagne KrugChampagne Krug—a "négociant-manipulateur" with offices in Reims, the main city in Champagne—was one of the famous Champagne houses who formed part of the membership of the Grande Marques. Krug Grande Cuvée is one of the crown jewels in the LVMH wine division, placed alongside the Moët et Chandon's...
(Champagnerhauses Krug) - Judith KrugJudith KrugJudith Fingeret Krug was an American librarian and anti-censorship activist. She was appointed as the Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom in 1967 and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation in 1969...
(1940-2009), an American librarian - Julius Albert KrugJulius Albert KrugJulius Albert Krug was a U.S. Secretary of the Interior under President Harry Truman.A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Krug graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1929. His first notable jobs were with the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he worked as chief power engineer, and then...
(1907-1970), an American Secretary of the Interior under President Harry Truman - Karl Wilhelm Leopold KrugKarl Wilhelm Leopold KrugKarl Wilhelm Leopold Krug was a German businessman, naturalist, ethnographer, diplomat and supporter of scientific collections.-Early life and education:...
(1833-1898), a German botanist - Manfred KrugManfred KrugManfred Krug is a German actor and singer.-Life and work:After moving to East Germany at the age of 13, Manfred Krug worked at a steel plant before beginning his acting career on the stage and, ultimately, in film...
(born 1937), a German writer and actor - Marty KrugMarty KrugMartin John Krug was a Koblenz, Germany-born major league third baseman with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs .-External links:* Marty Krug...
(1888-1966), a German baseball player - Mikhail KrugMikhail KrugMikhail Krug , born as Vorobyov , was a Russian singer, one of the leading singers of the style of songs known as blatnaya pesnya , or shanson, which has been part of Russian culture since the beginning of the twentieth century.Mikhail Krug was born in Morozovskiy Gorodok, a suburb of the city of...
(1962-2002), a Russian singer - Peter Krug (born 1943), a Lutheran bishop
- Ryan Krug, an American football player
- Shirley KrugShirley KrugShirley Krug is an American Democratic politician from Wisconsin.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Krug received her bachelors and masters degree from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. From 1985 until 2005, she served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. In 2004, Krug did not seek reelection.-Notes:...
, American politician - Spencer KrugSpencer KrugSpencer Krug is a Canadian musician. He is currently the singer, songwriter and keyboardist for the indie rock bands Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown. He has also performed with other Canadian bands including Swan Lake, Frog Eyes, Fifths of Seven, and ska band the Two Tonne Bowlers, playing various...
, a Canadian musician - Wilhelm Traugott KrugWilhelm Traugott KrugWilhelm Traugott Krug was a German philosopher and writer.-Life:He was born at Radis in Saxony, and died at Leipzig...
(1770-1842), a German philosopher