List of Transylvanian Saxons

This is a list of famous Transylvanian Saxons.

Academics[]

• Adele Zay, (1848-1928), pedagogue and teacher training administrator who spread Fröbel's theories on Kindergartens.

Artists[]

• Wilhelm Georg Berger, composer
• Friedrich von Bömches, painter
• Hans Fronius, painter and illustrator
• Steve Holmes, adult film actor
• Peter Maffay, singer
• Edith Soterius von Sachsenheim, painter
• Hymie Schertzer, musician big band era.
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• Michael Roth, artist (Canada)

Noble families[]

• House of Soterius von Sachsenheim
• Fronius family
• Póka von Pókafalva

Politicians[]

• Samuel von Brukenthal
• Stephan Ludwig Roth
• Klaus Johannis, current president of Romania
• Iancu Sasul, Prince of Moldavia

Scientists[]

• Conrad Haas, military engineer, pioneer of rocket propulsion
• Hermann Oberth, space flight technology pioneer
• Hannah Monyer, physician and researcher
• Ignaz Edler von Born, Mineralogist/Metallurgist

Sportsmen[]

• Michael Klein, professional soccer player
• Martin Fabi, football player - CFL
• Randy Fabi, football player - CFL

Writers[]

• Johannes Honterus, theologian
• Christian Schesaus, poet, humanist
• Ioannes Sommerus, theologian
• Oskar Pastior, poet

Dr. Misch Orend, author, "Kruge und Teller", and other works about Transylvania