Personalities
- Karl Rudolf Bromme, known as Brommy: Admiral of the first German fleet (Reichsflotte in Brake, 1848–1852); born in Anger (today part of Leipzig).
- Arp Schnitger: born 2 July 1648 in Schmalenfleth (Brake); one of the best known organ builders; received a patent as royally privileged organ builder.
- Georg von der Vring: born 30 December 1889 in Brake; painter and drawing teacher; wrote poems and tales; since 1960 an honorary citizen of Brake; described Brake in his autobiography; last lived in Munich; died 28 February 1968, gravesite in Brake/Hammelwarden.
- Eduard Scheve, born 1836 in Vomarstein, founder of Evangelical Free Church Deaconry and Foreign Mission, was temporarily pastor in Brake.
- Helmut Debus: Low German songwriter.
- Lutz Ackermann: Moderator at Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
- Jens Klein: Famous tools- and labour protection dealer.
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