Elke Büdenbender

German lawyer
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Elke Büdenbender

Summary

Elke Büdenbender is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Salchendorf[2]. She was born on January 14, 1962[3]. She worked as a jurist[4] and judge[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (780 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salchendorf[2], Elke Büdenbender…
  • Elke Büdenbender was born on January 14, 1962[3].
  • Among Elke Büdenbender's spouses was Frank-Walter Steinmeier[7].
  • A child of Elke Büdenbender was Merit Steinmeier[8].
  • Elke Büdenbender held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • German was Elke Büdenbender's native language[10].
  • Elke Büdenbender's professions included jurist[4].
  • Elke Büdenbender worked as a judge[5].
  • Among Elke Büdenbender's employers was Embassy of Germany, Washington[11].
  • Elke Büdenbender was employed by Verwaltungsgericht Berlin[12].
  • Elke Büdenbender's education included a stint at University of Giessen[13].
  • Elke Büdenbender received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14].
  • Elke Büdenbender received the Georg Schulhoff Award[15].
  • Elke Büdenbender received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Elke Büdenbender received the Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[17].
  • Elke Büdenbender received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[18].
  • Elke Büdenbender received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Elke Büdenbender was a member of IG Metall[20].
  • Elke Büdenbender is recorded as female[21].
  • Elke Büdenbender's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Elke Büdenbender was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[23].
  • Elke Büdenbender's Commons category is recorded as Elke Büdenbender[24].
  • Elke Büdenbender's residence is recorded as Zehlendorf[25].
  • Elke Büdenbender's family name is recorded as Büdenbender[26].
  • Elke Büdenbender's given name is recorded as Elke[27].

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Origins and Family

Elke Büdenbender was born in Salchendorf[2]. She was born on January 14, 1962[3]. German was her native language[10].

Education

Elke Büdenbender's education included a stint at University of Giessen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[4] and judge[5]. Employers include Embassy of Germany, Washington[11], an embassy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1964[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and Verwaltungsgericht Berlin[12], an Administrative courts[32], in Germany[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14], a grade of an order[34], in Spain[35]; Georg Schulhoff Award[15], an award[36], in Germany[37]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1919[40]; Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[17], a grade of an order[41], in Austria[42]; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[18], a grade of an order[43], in Belgium[44]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46].

Personal Life

Elke Büdenbender was married to Frank-Walter Steinmeier[7]. A child of her was Merit Steinmeier[8]. She was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[23].

Why It Matters

Elke Büdenbender ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (780 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Elke Büdenbender born?

Elke Büdenbender's place of birth was Salchendorf[2].

Who was Elke Büdenbender married to?

Elke Büdenbender's spouses include Frank-Walter Steinmeier[7].

What did Elke Büdenbender do for work?

Elke Büdenbender worked as jurist[4] and judge[5].

Where did Elke Büdenbender go to school?

Elke Büdenbender was educated at University of Giessen[13].

What awards did Elke Büdenbender receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14], Georg Schulhoff Award[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Süddeutsche Zeitung. Retrieved . sueddeutsche.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [13] . Süddeutsche Zeitung. Retrieved . sueddeutsche.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . Süddeutsche Zeitung. Retrieved . sueddeutsche.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [5] . frank-walter-steinmeier.de. Retrieved . frank-walter-steinmeier.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . frank-walter-steinmeier.de. Retrieved . frank-walter-steinmeier.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . frank-walter-steinmeier.de. Retrieved . frank-walter-steinmeier.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] . lkz.de. Retrieved . lkz.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [20] . dw.com. Retrieved . dw.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . dw.com. Retrieved . dw.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Süddeutsche Zeitung. Retrieved . sueddeutsche.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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