Günther Beckstein

German politician
Person human Q44771
Günther Beckstein
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Günther Beckstein

Summary

Günther Beckstein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hersbruck[2]. He was born on November 23, 1943[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Günther Beckstein's place of birth was Hersbruck[2].
  • Günther Beckstein was born on November 23, 1943[3].
  • A child of Günther Beckstein was Martin Beckstein[7].
  • Günther Beckstein held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • German was Günther Beckstein's native language[9].
  • Günther Beckstein's professions included politician[4].
  • Günther Beckstein's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Günther Beckstein held the position of member of the Landtag of Bavaria[10].
  • Günther Beckstein's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[11].
  • Günther Beckstein received the Bavarian Order of Merit[12].
  • Günther Beckstein received the Escudo Silesiano[13].
  • Günther Beckstein received the honorary citizen of Nuremberg[14].
  • Günther Beckstein received the Order of Karl Valentin[15].
  • Günther Beckstein received the Frankenwürfel[16].
  • Günther Beckstein was a member of AMV Fridericiana Erlangen[17].
  • Günther Beckstein's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Günther Beckstein is recorded as male[19].
  • Günther Beckstein's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Günther Beckstein was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[21].
  • Günther Beckstein's Commons category is recorded as Günther Beckstein[22].
  • Günther Beckstein's catalog code is recorded as 11003737[23].
  • Günther Beckstein's family name is recorded as Beckstein[24].
  • Günther Beckstein's given name is recorded as Günther[25].
  • Günther Beckstein's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Günther Beckstein[26].
  • Günther Beckstein's Commons gallery is recorded as Günther Beckstein[27].

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Origins and Family

Günther Beckstein's place of birth was Hersbruck[2]. He was born on November 23, 1943[3]. German was his native language[9].

Education

Günther Beckstein's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5]. Günther Beckstein held the position of member of the Landtag of Bavaria[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], an order of merit[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1957[30]; Escudo Silesiano[13], an award[31], in Germany[32]; honorary citizen of Nuremberg[14], an award[33], in Germany[34]; Order of Karl Valentin[15], an award[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1973[37]; and Frankenwürfel[16], an award[38], in Germany[39].

Personal Life

A child of Günther Beckstein was Martin Beckstein[7]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18]. He was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[21].

Why It Matters

Günther Beckstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Günther Beckstein born?

Born in Hersbruck[2], Günther Beckstein…

What did Günther Beckstein do for work?

Günther Beckstein worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Where did Günther Beckstein go to school?

Günther Beckstein was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[11].

What awards did Günther Beckstein receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], Escudo Silesiano[13], honorary citizen of Nuremberg[14], and Order of Karl Valentin[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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