Fürst (German pronunciation: [ˈfʏʁst] ( listen); from Old High German furisto, "first", a translation of the Latin princeps; plural: Fürsten) is a German title of nobility, usually translated into English as prince.

The term refers to the head of a principality and is distinguished from the son of a monarch, who is referred to as Prinz. English uses the term prince for both concepts.

The title Fürst (female form Fürstin, female plural Fürstinnen) is used for the heads of princely houses of German origin. In the Late Middle Ages it referred to any vassal of the Holy Roman Emperor ruling over an immediate estate. Unless he also holds a higher title, such as duke or king, he will be known either by the formula "Fürst von + [geographic origin of the dynasty]", or by the formula "Fürst zu + [name of the ruled territory]". These forms can be combined, as in "...von und zu Liechtenstein".

The rank of the title-holder is not determined by the title itself, but by his degree of sovereignty, the rank of his lord, or the age of the princely dynasty (note the terms Uradel, Briefadel, altfürstliche, neufürstliche; and see German nobility).

Peter Steiner, known as Peter "Cool Man" Steiner (January 22, 1917 – November 12, 2007) was a Swiss man who became famous during the 1990s as a music-making advertising character called "Cool Man".

His first songs "It's cool man" and "Geierwally" have sold more than a million copies. Steiner was awarded with a "Golden CD" in Switzerland as well as in Germany.

Steiner was a father and grandfather. His children are named Mario, Bernadetta, Arno, Andrin, Urs (Conductor of the San Francisco Sinfonietta), Rea, Rita, Irene, Silvio and Patrik. His wife Katharina was his manager. His hobby was visiting cattle shows.

Steiner appeared in commercials of "Milka" (a milk chocolate producer), where he played man who is an old mountain dweller, but who is "cool" anyway. Under the cover "XXL feat. Peter 'Cool Man' Steiner", the song "It's Cool Man" was released. The song, which could be classified "dance" or "disco", began with Steiner saying "Ah - ein Stadtmensch .... / Sie glauben wohl auch, dass wir hier oben etwas altmodisch sind .... / Aber Vorsicht: It's cool man!" ("Aha – an urbanite... You probably think we're a little old-fashioned up here, but beware... It's cool man!")

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (Italian pronunciation: [nikkoˌlɔ makjaˈvɛlli], 3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) was an Italian historian, diplomat, philosopher, humanist and writer based in Florence during the Renaissance. A founder of modern political science, he was a diplomat, political philosopher, playwright, and a civil servant of the Florentine Republic. He also wrote comedies, carnival songs, and poetry. His personal correspondence is renowned in the Italian language. He was Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Republic of Florence from 1498 to 1512, when the Medici were out of power. He wrote his masterpiece, The Prince after the Medici had recovered power and he no longer held a position of responsibility in Florence, and is respectively interpreted by many as a satire of these powers.

Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy, the first son and third child of attorney, Bernardo di Niccolò Machiavelli, and his wife, Bartolomea di Stefano Nelli. The Machiavelli family are believed to be descended from the old marquesses of Tuscany and to have produced thirteen Florentine Gonfalonieres of Justice, one of the offices of a group of nine citizens selected by drawing lots every two months, who formed the government, or Signoria. Machiavelli, like many people of Florence, was however not a full citizen of Florence, due to the nature of Florentine citizenship in that time, even under the republican regime.

Sigge Fürst (3 November 1905 – 11 June 1984) was a Swedish film actor who appeared in over 130 films. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden and died there of lung cancer in 1984.

As well as appearing in films, Fürst made several radio shows, like the long-running Frukostklubben (the breakfast club) broadcast on radio on Saturday mornings from 1946-1949 and 1955-1978 (from 1968 also on Sundays), with invited guests.

Christiane Fürst (born March 29, 1985 in Dresden) is a female volleyball player from Germany, who represented her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics, finishing in ninth place. She is a free agent and last played for Fenerbahçe Acıbadem. Standing at 192 cm and nicknamed "Fürstl" she has played as a middle-blocker for the German Women's National Team since 2003.

Christiane was named Best Blocker at the 2006 World Championship in Japan.

Fürst won the 2007–08 CEV Cup with the Italian team Scavolini Pesaro, and was named "Best Spiker".

She was awarded as Best Blocker at the 2010 World Championship She plays for Fenerbahçe Acıbadem with number 11.

Fürst won the bronze medal at the 2010–11 CEV Champions League with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem.