Conrad

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Conrad is a name derived from the Germanic elements "kuon" and "rad", meaning bold counsel. In the English-speaking world it has only been popular since the 19th Century.

The name Conrad can refer to many different people, including:

• Conrad I, Duke of Franconia, King of the Eastern Frankish Kingdom
• Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor
• Conrad III of Germany
• Conrad of Marburg
• Conrad of Masovia
• Dr. Frank Conrad, a radio broadcasting pioneer
• Conrad von Hötzendorf, commonly referred to as Conrad or Conrad von Hötzendorf
• Joseph Conrad, novelist
• Kent Conrad, US senator
• Pete Conrad, an American astronaut
• Robert Conrad, an American director and actor

There is also:

• Conrad, Iowa
• Conrad, Montana
• Conrad Hotels
• Conrad Editora, a Brazilian publisher
• Conrad, a comic strip

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