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and Jewish surname meaning "rose valley". The Lithuanized form is Rosenthalis. Notable people with the name include:

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* Abe M. Rosenthal (1922–2006), ''New York Times'' editor and columnist * Albert Rosenthal (1863–1939), American portrait artist * Albert J. Rosenthal (1919–2010), American legal scholar *

Amy Krouse Rosenthal Amy Krouse Rosenthal (born Amy Renee Krouse; April 29, 1965 – March 13, 2017) was an American author of both adult and children's books, a short film maker, and radio show host. She is best known for her memoir ''Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Li ...

(1965–2017), American author *

Arthur Rosenthal Arthur Rosenthal (24 February 1887, Fürth, Germany – 15 September 1959, Lafayette, Indiana) was a German mathematician. Career Rosenthal's mathematical studies started in 1905 in Munich, under Ferdinand Lindemann and Arnold Sommerfeld at the ...

(1887–1959), German mathematician

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Barbara Rosenthal Barbara Ann Rosenthal (born 1948) is an American avant-garde and conceptual artist, writer, and performer.Rijs, Cassandra. "Barbara Rosenthal: Hoarder of Life to Yield Art", Interface, Sept. 2013, retrieved Nov. 9, 2013 http://www.a-n.co.uk/interf ...

(born 1948), artist and writer * Ben Rosenthal (baseball) (born 1979), American baseball coach *

Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal (June 8, 1923 – January 4, 1983) was an American Democratic Party politician from New York who represented the northern portion of Queens during twelve Congressional terms, from 1962 until his death. Upon his death ...

, United States Congressman (1962–1983) * Bernard "Tony" Rosenthal (1914–2009), American abstract sculptor * Bernard Rosenthal (scholar), American scholar of the Salem witchcraft trials

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Charles Rosenthal Major general (Australia), Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal (12 February 1875 – 11 May 1954) was an Australian architect, soldier, musician and politician. He commanded units of infantry in the First Australian Imperial Force, Australian ...

(1875–1954), Australian general of World War I * Chuck Rosenthal (district attorney), Republican District Attorney of Harris County, Texas * Constantin Daniel Rosenthal, Wallachian painter and revolutionary

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* Daniel Rosenthal, American politician *

David Rosenthal (disambiguation) David Rosenthal may refer to: *David Rosenthal (musician) David Rosenthal (born January 1, 1961) is an American keyboardist, musical director, music producer, synthesizer programmer, orchestrator, and songwriter, mostly known for working with the ...

, multiple people * Dean Rosenthal, American composer *

Denise Rosenthal Denise Sofía Rosenthal Schalchli (born 8 November 1990), known professionally as Denise Rosenthal is a Chilean singer and songwriter. Early life Rosenthal was born in Santiago, Chile. She has two brothers, one sister, and is the youngest of fo ...

, Chilean actress, singer, and songwriter * Dietmar Rosenthal, Russian linguist *

Doreen Rosenthal Doreen Anne Rosenthal (born 1938) is an Australian academic and adolescent sexual health and women's health researcher. As of 2020, she is a Professor Emerita in the School of Population Health at La Trobe University and Honorary Professor in ...

(born 1938), Australian psychologist, adolescent health and HIV/AIDS researcher

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Ed Rosenthal Edward "Ed" Rosenthal (born December 2, 1944) is an American horticulturist, author, publisher, and ''Cannabis'' grower known for his advocacy for the legalization of Cannabis (drug), marijuana use. He served as a columnist for ''High Times, Hig ...

, author and publisher arrested for use of medical marijuana *

Edward Rosenthal Edward Rosenthal (1903–1991) was a former vice chairman of Warner Communications and president/owner of the Jewish funeral home chain, Riverside Memorial Chapel.Elisabeth Rosenthal Elisabeth Rosenthal (born April 29, 1956) is an American physician and former ''New York Times'' reporter who focused on health and environment matters. She is the author of a 2017 book, ''An American Sickness'', which argues that severely distor ...

, American physician and journalist * Eric Rosenthal (1905-1983), South African historian and writer *

Erwin Rosenthal Erwin Isak Jacob Rosenthal (18 September 1904 – 1991), was a German-born British Hebrew scholar and orientalist. Early life Erwin Isak Jacob Rosenthal was born in Heilbronn, Germany, on 18 September 1904 into a Jewish family. He was educated a ...

(1904–1991), German-born British Hebrew scholar and orientalist

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François Rozenthal François Rozenthal (born 20 June 1975) is a French former professional ice hockey player. Personal Rozenthal is Jewish, and is the identical twin brother of Maurice Rozenthal, who is also a French ice hockey player. Ice hockey career He has be ...

, French ice hockey player * Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, Las Vegas entrepreneur *

Franz Rosenthal Franz Rosenthal (August 31, 1914 – April 8, 2003) was the Louis M. Rabinowitz Professor of Semitic Languages at Yale University from 1956 to 1967 and Sterling Professor Emeritus of Arabic, scholar of Arabic literature and Islam at Yale from 196 ...

(1914–2003), scholar of Arabic literature and Islam

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Gerry Rosenthal Gerald Raymond Rosenthal is an American musician, singer-songwriter and actor. He has starred in films and short films and has guest starred in television series such as ''Law & Order'' and ''Celebrity Deathmatch''. He is best known for providing ...

, American actor and musician *

Gert Rosenthal Gert Rosenthal Königsberger (born 11 September 1935) is a Guatemalan diplomat who served as Guatemala's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 25 July 2006 to 14 January 2008 under the government of Óscar Berger. Early life, education and career ...

, Guatemalan statesman * Gregory Samantha Rosenthal, American historian and writer

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* Hannah Rosenthal, politician active in Jewish causes *

Hans Rosenthal Hans Rosenthal (2 April 1925 – 10 February 1987) was a German radio editor, director, and one of the most popular German radio and television hosts of the 1970s and 1980s. Life Rosenthal grew up in a Jewish family on Winsstraße No. 63, in ...

(1925–1987), German television presenter *

Harald Rosenthal Harald Rosenthal (born 9 June 1937) is a German hydrobiologist and fisheries scientist known for his work in fish farming, ecology, and international cooperation. Life Rosenthal was born and raised in Berlin. From 1957 to 1962, he studied zoology ...

, German marine biologist *

Harold Rosenthal Harold David Rosenthal OBE (30 September 1917 – 19 March 1987) was an English music critic, writer, lecturer, and broadcaster about opera. Originally a schoolmaster, he became drawn to music, particularly opera, and began working on musical ...

, British music critic *

Harold Wallace Rosenthal Harold Wallace Rosenthal (November 2, 1947 – August 11, 1976), was a senior aide to Senator Jacob K. Javits ( R- NY). Rosenthal was killed in a terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey. Career Rosenthal graduated from Cambridge University and ...

, administrative assistant of senator Jacob K. Javits *

Heinrich Rosenthal Heinrich Rosenthal ( – 10 May 1916) was an activist of the Estonian national movement, doctor and author. Rosenthal was born in Tartu. He was a founder of the Estonian Students' Society in 1870 while a student at the University of Tartu. Later ...

(1846–1916), Estonian nationalist leader, doctor and author * Helen Rosenthal, American politician * Horst Rosenthal (1915–1942), German-born French cartoonist of Jewish descent

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Ida Rosenthal Ida Rosenthal (née Kaganovich; January 9, 1886 – March 29, 1973) was a Belarusian-born American dressmaker and businesswoman who co-founded Maidenform. Ida is considered to be the creator of the modern bra and her company Maidenform went o ...

, bra designer and co-founder of Maidenform * Ilena Rosenthal, breast implant activist

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Jack Rosenthal Jack Morris Rosenthal (8 September 1931 – 29 May 2004) was an English playwright. He wrote 129 early episodes of the ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' and over 150 screenplays, including original television plays, featur ...

, British playwright and television writer *

Jaime Rosenthal Jaime Rolando Rosenthal Oliva (May 5, 1936 – January 12, 2019) was a Honduran politician, and leader of one of Liberal Party of Honduras's (PLH) wings, and was a perennial candidate for President. On March 20, 1974, he founded the Banco Cont ...

, Honduran banker and politician *

Jane Rosenthal Jane Rosenthal (born September 21, 1956) is an American film producer.

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Jean Rosenthal Jean Rosenthal (born Eugenia Rosenthal; March 16, 1912May 1, 1969) is considered a pioneer in the field of Lighting Design, theatrical lighting design. She was born in New York City to Romanian-Jewish people, Jewish immigrants. northern.edu, ret ...

(1912–1969), pioneer of theatrical lighting design * Jeff Rosenthal, Canadian statistician and author * Jenna Rosenthal, American volleyball player * Jessica Rosenthal (born 1992), German politician *

Jim Rosenthal Jim Rosenthal (born 6 November 1947) is an English sports presenter and commentator. In a long broadcasting career, Rosenthal has presented coverage of many sports including football, rugby, automotive racing, boxing and athletics. He has covere ...

, UK sports presenter *

Joe Rosenthal Joseph John Rosenthal (October 9, 1911 – August 20, 2006) was an American photographer who received the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic World War II photograph '' Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima'', taken during the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima. H ...

, American photographer

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Ken Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal (born September 19, 1962) is an American sportswriter and reporter. He has served as a field reporter for '' Fox Major League Baseball'' since 2005, and was an in-studio reporter for MLB Network from 2009 to 2022. Since August 20 ...

, American sportswriter and reporter

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Laurence Rosenthal Laurence Rosenthal (born November 4, 1926) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor for theater, television, film, and the concert hall. Biography Born in Detroit, Michigan, Rosenthal attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N ...

, film and television composer *

Leah Rosenthal Leah Rosenthal, (23 April 1879 – 4 October 1930) was a decorated Australian nurse who served in the First World War. Early life Rosenthal was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on 23 April 1879, the daughter of Joseph Rosenthal and Martha Avinsky. ...

(1879–1930), Australian nurse who served in World War I *

Linda Rosenthal Linda B. Rosenthal (born November 12, 1957) represents District 67 as a Democrat in the New York State Assembly, which includes parts of Manhattan's Upper West Side and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods. Early life Linda Rosenthal was b ...

, American politician * Lillian Rosenthal, American singer * Lukas Rosenthal, German rugby union player

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Manuel Rosenthal Manuel Rosenthal (18 June 1904 – 5 June 2003) was a French composer and conductor who held leading positions with musical organizations in France and the United States. He was friends with many contemporary composers, and despite a considerab ...

(1904–2003), French composer and conductor * Marc Rosenthal, American singer-songwriter *

Márk Rózsavölgyi Márk Rózsavölgyi (; born Mordecai Rosenthal; 14 August 1787 – 23 January 1848) was a Hungarian composer and violinist. He has been called "the father of csárdás". Life and music Rózsavölgyi was born to a poor tradesman's family in Bal ...

, Hungarian violinist and composer, the father of csárdás, born ''Mordecai Rosenthal'' * Maurice Rozenthal (born 1975), French ice hockey player * Mike Rosenthal (born 1977), American football player *

Moriz Rosenthal Moriz Rosenthal (17 December 18623 September 1946) was a Polish pianist and composer. He was an outstanding pupil of Franz Liszt and a friend and colleague of some of the greatest musicians of his age, including Johannes Brahms, Johann Straus ...

, Polish-American pianist

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* Norman E. Rosenthal, South African author

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Paul Rosenthal (Colorado politician) Paul Rosenthal is an American community activist, teacher and politician who served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. He represented House District 9. Rosenthal ran for re-election in 2018 but was eliminated in the Demo ...

, American politician * Paul Rosenthal (Minnesota politician), American politician * Paul Rosenthal (violinist), American violinist * Pauline Emmanuel Rosenthal, German composer *

Peter Rosenthal Peter Michael Rosenthal (June 1, 1941 – May 25, 2024) was an American-Canadian mathematician, lawyer, and activist who was Professor of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, and an adjunct professor of Law at the University of Toronto Law S ...

, Toronto mathematician and lawyer *

Phil Rosenthal Philip Rosenthal (born January 27, 1960) is an American television writer and producer who is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' (1996–2005). In recent years, he has presented food and t ...

, ''Chicago Tribune'' columnist *

Philip Rosenthal Philip Rosenthal (born January 27, 1960) is an American television writer and producer who is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' (1996–2005). In recent years, he has presented food and tr ...

, television producer

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* Richard Rosenthal (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rick Rosenthal Richard L. Rosenthal Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film instructor and director, known for directing '' Halloween II'', '' Bad Boys'', and '' Halloween: Resurrection''. Early life Rosenthal was born in New York City, the son of Hinda ...

, American film director * Robert Rosenthal (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ronny Rosenthal Ronny Rosenthal (; born 11 October 1963), nicknamed "Rocket Ronny", is an Israeli former footballer who played as a forward. After starting his career in his birth city with Maccabi Haifa, Rosenthal went on to play in Belgium with Club Brugge ...

(born 1963), Israeli footballer

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Samuel Rosenthal Samuel Rosenthal (7 September 1837 – 12 September 1902) was a Polish-born French chess player. Chess historian Edward Winter wrote, "He dedicated his life to chess-playing, touring, writing, teaching and analysing. Despite only occasional p ...

, Polish-French chess master *

Sam Rosenthal Sam Rosenthal is an American musician, composer, artist, and novelist. He is the founder and leader of the band Black Tape for a Blue Girl and the Projekt Records record label. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his son and cat. Rosenthal was inter ...

, American musician *

Sanford Rosenthal Sanford Morris Rosenthal (May 5, 1897 – May 1, 1989) was born in Albany, Georgia. Early life and career He received a medical degree at Vanderbilt University in 1920, and completed a residency and internship at Boston City Hospital (1921–1922 ...

, American scientist *

Sean Rosenthal Sean Michael Rosenthal (born June 19, 1980) is an American beach volleyball player, playing as a defender. He is best known for his high leaping ability, which has earned him the nickname of "Superman". Rosenthal has an entourage called "Rosie' ...

(born 1980), American beach volleyball player * Sebastián Rozental (born 1976), Chilean professional soccer player

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Ted Rosenthal Ted Rosenthal (born 1959) is an American jazz pianist. He was featured on David Sanborn's series '' Night Music'', and has performed worldwide, both as a leader and as a sideman with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil W ...

(born 1959), American jazz pianist, composer and educator *

Trevor Rosenthal Trevor Jordan Rosenthal (born May 29, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City R ...

, American baseball pitcher * Tom Rosenthal, British musician * Tom Rosenthal, British actor and comedian

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Uri Rosenthal Uriël "Uri" Rosenthal (; born 19 July 1945) is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and political scientist. Rosenthal a political scientist by occupation, was elected as a Member of the Senate on 8 ...

(born 1945), Dutch politician and political scientist, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2010–2012)

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* Yosef Rosenthal (1844–1913), Hebrew writer

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