Franz Josef Strauß
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Summary
Franz Josef Strauß was born in Munich[1]. He died in Regensburg[2]. He worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,643 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rott am Inn[5]
- Father: Franz Josef Strauß[6]
- Spouse: Marianne Strauß[7]
- Child: Max Strauß[8], Franz Georg Strauß[9], Monika Hohlmeier[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Native language: German[12]
- Position held: Minister-President of Bavaria[13], Federal Minister of Finance[14], Federal Minister of Defence[15], Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space[16], Member of the European Parliament[17], member of the German Bundestag[18], member of the Landtag of Bavaria[19], President of the Bundesrat of Germany[20], chairperson[21], Landrat[22]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], Maximiliansgymnasium München[24]
- Award received: honorary citizen of Munich[25], Bavarian Order of Merit[26], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold[27], Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[28], Escudo Silesiano[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[30], Order of Karl Valentin[31], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[32], honorary doctor of the University of Munich[33], honorary doctor of the University of Chicago[34], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[35], Grand Cross of the Order of Christ[36], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[37], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[38]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of sports team: FC Bayern Munich[41]
- Member of political party: Christian Social Union of Bavaria[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Franz Josef Strauß include Munich Airport[43], a commercial airport[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1992[46].
Why It Matters
Franz Josef Strauß has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Munich Airport[43], a commercial airport[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1992[46].
FAQs
Where was Franz Josef Strauß born?
Franz Josef Strauß's place of birth was Munich[1].
Where did Franz Josef Strauß die?
Franz Josef Strauß died in Regensburg[2].
Who were Franz Josef Strauß's parents?
Franz Josef Strauß's father was Franz Josef Strauß[6].
Who was Franz Josef Strauß married to?
Franz Josef Strauß's spouses include Marianne Strauß[7].
What did Franz Josef Strauß do for work?
Franz Josef Strauß worked as a politician[3].
Where did Franz Josef Strauß go to school?
Franz Josef Strauß was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23] and Maximiliansgymnasium München[24].
What awards did Franz Josef Strauß receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Munich[25], Bavarian Order of Merit[26], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold[27], and Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[28].