Gerald Götting

East German politician (1923-2015)
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Gerald Götting

Summary

Gerald Götting is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nietleben[2]. He was born on June 9, 1923[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on May 19, 2015[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and political scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Götting was born in Nietleben[2].
  • Gerald Götting passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Gerald Götting was born on June 9, 1923[3].
  • Gerald Götting died on May 19, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10].
  • Gerald Götting held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Gerald Götting held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Gerald Götting's professions included politician[6].
  • Gerald Götting's professions included writer[7].
  • Gerald Götting worked as a political scientist[8].
  • Gerald Götting's field of work was politics[13].
  • Gerald Götting's field of work was political science[14].
  • Gerald Götting held the position of member of the Volkskammer[15].
  • Gerald Götting's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Gerald Götting received the Banner of Labor[17].
  • Gerald Götting received the Patriotic Order of Merit[18].
  • Gerald Götting received the Order of Friendship[19].
  • Gerald Götting is recorded as male[20].
  • Gerald Götting's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gerald Götting was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (GDR)[22].
  • Gerald Götting's Commons category is recorded as Gerald Götting[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Gerald Götting was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Gerald Götting's family name is recorded as Götting[26].
  • Gerald Götting's given name is recorded as Gerald[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nietleben[2], Gerald Götting… he was born on June 9, 1923[3].

Education

Gerald Götting was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and political scientist[8]. Fields of work include politics[13], an academic discipline[28] and political science[14], an academic major[29]. Gerald Götting held the position of member of the Volkskammer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Banner of Labor[17], an order[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1954[32]; Patriotic Order of Merit[18], an order of merit[33], in German Democratic Republic[34], founded in 1954[35]; and Order of Friendship[19], an order[36], in Czechoslovakia[37], founded in 1976[38].

Personal Life

Gerald Götting was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (GDR)[22].

Death and Burial

Gerald Götting died on May 19, 2015[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Gerald Götting ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Götting born?

Gerald Götting's place of birth was Nietleben[2].

Where did Gerald Götting die?

Gerald Götting passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Gerald Götting do for work?

Gerald Götting worked as politician[6], writer[7], and political scientist[8].

Where did Gerald Götting go to school?

Gerald Götting was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

What awards did Gerald Götting receive?

Honors received include Banner of Labor[17], Patriotic Order of Merit[18], and Order of Friendship[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, writer, political scientist
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