Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig

German politician
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Summary

Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig was born on October 8, 1941[1], in Berlin[2]. He has worked as a judge[3], politician[4], university teacher[5], and jurist[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: Friedrich Traugott Schmidt[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Native language: German[9]
  • Field of work: public law[10], international law[11], administrative law[12]
  • Employer: Kiel University[13], University of Münster[14]
  • Educated at: Leibniz University Hannover[15], University of Lausanne[16], University of Bonn[17], Kiel University[18]
  • Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19]
  • Member of: Corps Hansea Bonn[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Free Democratic Party[22]
  • Archives at: Archives of Liberalism[23]
  • Catalog code: 11002781[24]
  • Given name: Edzard[25]
  • Work location: Bonn[26], Lüneburg[27], Göttingen[28]
  • Participant in: 1999 German presidential election[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
  • Affiliation: FDP Bundestag fraction[31]
  • Name in native language: Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig[32]

FAQs

Where was Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig born?

Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Who were Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig's parents?

Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig's father was Friedrich Traugott Schmidt[7].

What did Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig do for work?

Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig worked as a judge[3], politician[4], university teacher[5], and jurist[6].

Where did Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig go to school?

Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig was educated at Leibniz University Hannover[15], University of Lausanne[16], University of Bonn[17], and Kiel University[18].

What awards did Edzard Schmidt-Jortzig receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . Niedersächsische Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . Niedersächsische Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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