Hofmann
Americannoun
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August Wilhelm von 1818–92, German chemist.
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Hans, 1880–1966, U.S. painter, born in Germany.
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Josef (Casimir) 1876–1957, U.S. pianist and composer, born in Poland.
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"I had no idea who he was," said Juliana Hofmann, who lives in Millington, New Jersey.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“Those who have gotten it certainly remember getting it,” said Rich Hofmann, executive vice president of tax at Neil Jesani Tax Advisors.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Unlike the other Abstract Expressionists Hofmann was fueled by optimism, not angst.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
According to Dr. Hofmann, the findings raise important questions about how K'gari's lakes might respond to future climate shifts.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026
Hofmann, Plate 136, reveals to us the Master in prayer, with Peter, James, and John in the distance.
From The Great Painters' Gospel Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Bailey, Henry Turner
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