Johanngeorgenstadt, also known as Johanngeorgenstadt, is a town located in Saxony, Germany, at the coordinates 50.4333300 latitude and 12.7333300 longitude. It is situated in the Ore Mountains and is known for its rich mining history, particularly for silver and cobalt. The town's heritage is evident in its numerous historical buildings, including the Church of St. George and the Town Hall, as well as its mining museum, which showcases the region's mining past. The town experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Famous Persons from Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, Germany
- Dennis Störl - Born on October 3, 1979 - Ski jumper
- André Hennicke - Born on September 21, 1959 - Film producer, Film actor, Television actor, Film director, Stage actor, and Screenwriter
- Helmut Langer - Born on April 4, 1945 - Graphic artist, University teacher, Docent, and Writer
- Dieter Scharf - Born on December 31, 1943 - Ski jumper
- Hannelore Riedel - Born on March 13, 1937 - Athlete
- Gisela Hellmich - Born on September 7, 1936 - Dental assistant, and Politician
- Gottfried Krauß - Born on February 26, 1936 - Carver (died: October 7, 2017)
- Joachim Jaeger - Born on May 26, 1935 - Theologian - Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (died: October 7, 2017)
- Christian Teller - Born on December 26, 1933 - Historic preservationist, and Local historian (died: February 15, 2008)
- Heinz Eger - Born on December 31, 1932 - Radiologist (died: March 31, 2023)
- Helmut Ullmann - Born on May 5, 1930 - Architect (died: January 1, 1991)
- Max Joachim Hänel - Born on July 25, 1929 - Civil engineer (died: October 30, 2019)
- Günter Schmidt - Born on January 13, 1929 - Electrical engineer - Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (died: April 14, 2016)
- Werner Sternkopf - Born on February 17, 1928 - Politician (died: September 10, 2015)
- Herbert Queck - Born on April 9, 1925 - Ski jumper (died: February 25, 2011)
- Hans Eule - Born on March 15, 1923 - Organ builder (died: August 22, 1971)
- Gottfried Leonhardt - Born on May 24, 1919 - Illustrator (died: January 8, 2018)
- Paul Krauß - Born on October 28, 1917 - Ski jumper (died: February 20, 1942)
- Kurt Magritz - Born on November 13, 1909 - Painter, and Architect - Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (died: June 15, 1992)
- Gerhard Neubert - Born on June 12, 1909 - Concentration camp guard - War Merit Cross (died: December 5, 1993)
- Gustav Schäfer - Born on September 22, 1906 - Rower - Hall of Fame des deutschen Sports | Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (died: December 10, 1991)
- Emil de Martini - Born on March 13, 1902 - Journalist, and Writer (died: April 20, 1969)