Ferdinand Thun

German politician (1921–2022)
Person human Q1169413
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Ferdinand Thun

Summary

Ferdinand Thun is a human[1]. His place of birth was Děčín[2]. He was born on August 26, 1921[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on November 11, 2022[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Thun was born in Děčín[2].
  • Ferdinand Thun died in Berlin[4].
  • Ferdinand Thun was born on August 26, 1921[3].
  • Ferdinand Thun died on November 11, 2022[5].
  • Ferdinand Thun's father was Franz Anton Graf von Thun und Hohenstein[7].
  • Ferdinand Thun's mother was Maria Franziska de Paula Amalia Rosalie Antonie Pascalina Melchiora Prinzessin von Lobkowicz[8].
  • Ferdinand Thun was married to Nyota Thun[9].
  • A child of Ferdinand Thun was Franziska Thun-Hohenstein[10].
  • Ferdinand Thun held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Ferdinand Thun held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Ferdinand Thun held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Ferdinand Thun's professions included politician[6].
  • Ferdinand Thun held the position of member of the Volkskammer[14].
  • Ferdinand Thun held the position of Q1068926[15].
  • Ferdinand Thun was employed by Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the German Democratic Republic[16].
  • Ferdinand Thun's education included a stint at Leipzig University[17].
  • Ferdinand Thun's education included a stint at Academy of political science and jurisprudence[18].
  • Ferdinand Thun received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[19].
  • Ferdinand Thun received the Star of People's Friendship[20].
  • Ferdinand Thun received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21].
  • Ferdinand Thun received the Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].
  • Ferdinand Thun was a member of National Committee for a Free Germany[23].
  • Ferdinand Thun was a member of Bund Deutscher Offiziere[24].
  • Ferdinand Thun is recorded as male[25].
  • Ferdinand Thun's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand Thun's place of birth was Děčín[2]. He was born on August 26, 1921[3]. His father was Franz Anton Graf von Thun und Hohenstein[7]. His mother was Maria Franziska de Paula Amalia Rosalie Antonie Pascalina Melchiora Prinzessin von Lobkowicz[8].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[17], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1409[29], headquartered in Leipzig[30] and Academy of political science and jurisprudence[18], a Verwaltungshochschule[31], in German Democratic Republic[32], founded in 1948[33], headquartered in Forst Zinna[34].

Career and Affiliations

Ferdinand Thun's professions included politician[6]. He was employed by Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the German Democratic Republic[16]. Positions held include member of the Volkskammer[14] and Q1068926[15], in German Democratic Republic[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[19], a grade of an order[36], in German Democratic Republic[37]; Star of People's Friendship[20], an order[38], in German Democratic Republic[39], founded in 1959[40]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21], a grade of an order[41], in German Democratic Republic[42]; and Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], a jubilee medal[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1985[45].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand Thun's spouses was Nyota Thun[9]. A child of him was Franziska Thun-Hohenstein[10]. He was affiliated with the National Democratic Party of Germany[46].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Thun died on November 11, 2022[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Thun born?

Ferdinand Thun was born in Děčín[2].

Where did Ferdinand Thun die?

Ferdinand Thun passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Ferdinand Thun's parents?

Ferdinand Thun's father was Franz Anton Graf von Thun und Hohenstein[7]. Ferdinand Thun's mother was Maria Franziska de Paula Amalia Rosalie Antonie Pascalina Melchiora Prinzessin von Lobkowicz[8].

Who was Ferdinand Thun married to?

Ferdinand Thun's spouses include Nyota Thun[9].

What did Ferdinand Thun do for work?

Ferdinand Thun worked as politician[6].

Where did Ferdinand Thun go to school?

Ferdinand Thun was educated at Leipzig University[17] and Academy of political science and jurisprudence[18].

What awards did Ferdinand Thun receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[19], Star of People's Friendship[20], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21], and Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . gothanjou.blog. gothanjou.blog. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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    Member of political party National Democratic Party of Germany
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    Member of National Committee for a Free Germany, Bund Deutscher Offiziere
    Father Franz Anton Graf von Thun und Hohenstein
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