Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

German noble
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Summary

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on June 25, 1939[3]. He worked as a physicist[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], environmental scientist[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker was born on June 25, 1939[3].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's father was Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker[10].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's mother was Gundalena Inez Eliza Ida Weizsäcker[11].
  • Among Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's spouses was Christine von Weizsäcker[12].
  • A child of Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker was Jakob von Weizsäcker[13].
  • A child of Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker was Paula Bleckmann[14].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • German was Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's native language[16].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker worked as a physicist[4].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's professions included politician[5].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's professions included environmental scientist[7].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's professions included biologist[8].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker held the position of chairperson[17].
  • Among Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's employers was University of Kassel[18].
  • Among Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's employers was University of Duisburg-Essen[19].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker was employed by University of California, Santa Barbara[20].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[21].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[22].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's education included a stint at Schule Birklehof[23].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[25].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker received the Theodor Heuss Award[26].
  • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker received the Adam Smith Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker… he was born on June 25, 1939[3]. His father was Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker[10]. His mother was Gundalena Inez Eliza Ida Weizsäcker[11]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; University of Hamburg[22], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Hamburg[35]; and Schule Birklehof[23], a school[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1932[38], headquartered in Hinterzarten[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], environmental scientist[7], and biologist[8]. Employers include University of Kassel[18], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1971[42]; University of Duisburg-Essen[19], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 2003[45], headquartered in Duisburg[46]; and University of California, Santa Barbara[20], a public university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1909[49], headquartered in Santa Barbara County[50]. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker held the position of chairperson[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], a grade of an order[51], in Germany[52]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[25], an order of merit[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1974[55]; Theodor Heuss Award[26], a prize[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1965[58]; Adam Smith Prize[27], an award[59], in Germany[60], founded in 2004[61]; German Environmental Prize[62], an environmental award[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1993[65]; and Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[66], an order of merit[67], in Germany[68], founded in 1986[69].

Personal Life

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker was married to Christine von Weizsäcker[12]. Children include Jakob von Weizsäcker[13], a politician[70], b. 1970[71], of Germany[72] and Paula Bleckmann[14], a university teacher[73], b. 1972[74], of Germany[75]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[76].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker include Heteropoda ernstulrichi[77], a taxon[78].

Why It Matters

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

Entities named for him include Heteropoda ernstulrichi[77], a taxon[78].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker born?

Born in Zurich[2].

Who were Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's parents?

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's father was Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker[10]. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's mother was Gundalena Inez Eliza Ida Weizsäcker[11].

Who was Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker married to?

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker's spouses include Christine von Weizsäcker[12].

What did Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker do for work?

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker worked as physicist[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], environmental scientist[7], and biologist[8].

Where did Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker go to school?

Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker was educated at University of Freiburg[21], University of Hamburg[22], and Schule Birklehof[23].

What awards did Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[25], Theodor Heuss Award[26], and Adam Smith Prize[27].

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