Detlef Merten

German judge
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Summary

Detlef Merten was born on November 29, 1937[1], in Berlin[2]. He has worked as a judge[3], university teacher[4], and jurist[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[6]
  • Field of work: constitutional law[7], European Union law[8], constitutional history[9]
  • Award received: Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate[10], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[11], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[12], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Merten (Familienname)[15]
  • Given name: Detlef[16]
  • Work location: Austria[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Name in native language: Detlef Merten[19]

FAQs

Where was Detlef Merten born?

Detlef Merten was born in Berlin[2].

What did Detlef Merten do for work?

Detlef Merten worked as a judge[3], university teacher[4], and jurist[5].

What awards did Detlef Merten receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate[10], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[11], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[12], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni → 0000000121273815
    Field of work → constitutional law, European Union law, constitutional history
    Name in native language → Detlef Merten
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