Kirchner
Kirchner, a surname of German origin, from the Middle High German word, 'kirchenaere' (English: 'sexton'). Kirchner originated as an occupational surname for a church worker, such as a priest, church assistant or a church property administrator. [1]
Kirchner may refer to:
Creatives
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, German Expressionist artist
- Jaime Lee Kirchner, American actress
- Leon Kirchner, American composer
- Paul Kirchner, American illustrator and comic-book author
- Theodor Kirchner, German composer
Politicians
- Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, current President of Argentina
- Néstor Kirchner, former President of Argentina
- Alicia Kirchner, Argentine politician
Sports people
- Mark Kirchner, German athlete
- Michael Kirchner, American professional wrestler
- Zane Kirchner, South African rugby player
Other
- Friedrich Kirchner, German General during the Second World War
- James Kirchner, University of California professor
- Johanna Kirchner, anti-Nazi dissident
- 16441 Kirchner, asteroid discovered in 1989
See also
- Athanasius Kircher (sometimes spelled Kirchner), 17th century German scholar