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Georg Unger
Georg Unger (1837 – 1887) was a German operatic tenor most famous for playing Siegfried in "Der Ring des Nibelungen" written by Richard Wagner.
Unger was born in Leipzig (Germany), and as a student studied Theology and music. He made his singing debut aged 37, going on to make appearances at Cassel, Zurich, Bremen, Neustrelitz, Brunn, Elberfeld and Mannheim.
He was recommended to Richard Wagner for the role of Siegfried by Hans Richter, and, after close supervision
Georg Christian Unger
Georg Christian Unger (25 May 1743 – 20 February 1799) was a German architect who was a pupil of the architect Carl von Gontard and served Frederick II of Prussia. Among his works were the Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam and the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin.
Further reading.
- Wendland, Christian. "Georg Christian Unger: Baumeister Friedrichs des Grossen in Potsdam und Berlin" (J. Strauss, 2002)