Frank-Walter Steinmeier

German politician, president of Germany since 2017
Person human Q76658
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Summary

Frank-Walter Steinmeier is a human[1]. Born in Detmold[2], he… he was born on January 5, 1956[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,468 views/month, #5,676 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was born in Detmold[2].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was born on January 5, 1956[3].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was married to Elke Büdenbender[7].
  • A child of Frank-Walter Steinmeier was Merit Steinmeier[8].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • German was Frank-Walter Steinmeier's native language[10].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier worked as a politician[4].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier held the position of president of Germany[11].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was employed by Lower Saxony State Chancellery[12].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[13].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[14].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal[15].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[16].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier received the honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[18].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was a member of Aktion Deutschland Hilft[19].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was a member of German Protestant Church Assembly[20].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was a member of German Protestant Institute[21].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was a member of First Merkel cabinet[22].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was a member of Third Merkel cabinet[23].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier's religion is recorded as Evangelical Church in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia[24].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier is recorded as male[25].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank-Walter Steinmeier was born in Detmold[2]. He was born on January 5, 1956[3]. German was his native language[10].

Education

Academic degrees include doctorate[28] and Doctor of Laws[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5]. Frank-Walter Steinmeier was employed by Lower Saxony State Chancellery[12]. He held the position of president of Germany[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[13], a grade of an order[30], in Italy[31]; Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[14], a grade of an order[32], in Norway[33]; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal[15], a grade of an order[34], in Portugal[35]; Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], a grade of an order[36], in Austria[37]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; and honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[18], an honorary degree[40], in Israel[41].

Personal Life

Frank-Walter Steinmeier was married to Elke Büdenbender[7]. A child of him was Merit Steinmeier[8]. His religion is recorded as Evangelical Church in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia[24]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[27].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frank-Walter Steinmeier include Steinmeier formula[42].

Why It Matters

Frank-Walter Steinmeier ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,468 views/month, #5,676 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Steinmeier formula[42].

FAQs

Where was Frank-Walter Steinmeier born?

Frank-Walter Steinmeier's place of birth was Detmold[2].

Who was Frank-Walter Steinmeier married to?

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

What did Frank-Walter Steinmeier do for work?

Frank-Walter Steinmeier worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].

What awards did Frank-Walter Steinmeier receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[13], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[14], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal[15], and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[16].

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  26. [29] . Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online. Retrieved . hdg.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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    Spouse Elke Büdenbender
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