Volkmar facts for kids

Volkmar, Folkmar, or Folcmar is a name that has been used for many years. It started as a first name, like John or Mary. Later, it also became a last name, like Smith or Jones. This name has a long history, especially in German-speaking countries. Many interesting people throughout history have been called Volkmar.

Famous People Named Volkmar

This name has been given to many important people over the centuries. They include leaders, artists, and thinkers.

Leaders and Church Figures

• Folcmar (died 990): He was a bishop of Utrecht. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church.
• Folcmar (died 969): He was an archbishop of Cologne. An archbishop leads a larger group of churches.
• Volkmar I of Corvey (916–942): He was an abbot of Corvey Abbey. An abbot is the head of a monastery, which is a community of monks.
• Volkmar I of Harzgau (died before 961): He was a Count in Harzgau. A Count was a noble who ruled a specific area of land.
• Volkmar (died 983): He was a bishop of Paderborn.
• Volkmar I of Brandenburg: He became a bishop in 980.
• Volkmar II of Harzgau (died 1015): He was also a Count in Harzgau.
• Volkmar II of Brandenburg (died 1102): He was another bishop of Brandenburg.
• Volkmar II of Corvey (1129–1138): He was an abbot of Corvey Abbey.
• Volkmar of Minden (died 1094/1096): He became a bishop in 1080.
• Volkmar of Niederaltaich (1280–1282): He was an abbot of Niederaltaich.
• Volkmar von Fürstenfeld (died 1314): He was a historian who belonged to the Cistercian order.

Artists and Scientists

• Volkmar Andreae (1879–1962): He was a Swiss conductor and composer. A conductor leads an orchestra, and a composer writes music.
• Volkmar Leimert (born 1940): He is a German composer and dramaturg. A dramaturg helps shape plays and performances.
• Volkmar Sigusch (1940–2023): He was a German physician and sociologist. A physician is a doctor, and a sociologist studies human society.
• Volkmar Weiss (born 1944): He is a German scientist and writer.
• Volkmar Wentzel (1915–2006): He was a German-born American photographer. A photographer takes pictures.
• Volkmar Würtz (born 1938): He is a German fencer. Fencing is a sport that uses swords.

Volkmar as a Last Name

Sometimes, Volkmar is used as a surname, which is a family name.

• Fred R. Volkmar: He is an American psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a doctor who helps people with their mental health.
• Theodor Valentin Volkmar (1781–1847): He was a German jurist and politician. A jurist studies law, and a politician works in government.

Fictional Characters with the Name

The name Volkmar also appears in stories and games.

• Volkmar the Grim: This character is part of the Warhammer tabletop game.
• Count Volkmar of Gretz: This name is part of a family history in James A. Michener's novel, The Source.

Related Names

Here are some names that are similar to Volkmar:

• Volkmer
• Volckmar

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