Gerhard Schröder

Chancellor of West Germany (1998–2005)
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Gerhard Schröder

Summary

Gerhard Schröder is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mossenberg-Wöhren[2]. He was born on April 7, 1944[3]. He worked as a lawyer[4], politician[5], consultant[6], non-fiction writer[7], and lobbyist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,800 views/month, #6,153 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Schröder was born in Mossenberg-Wöhren[2].
  • Gerhard Schröder was born on April 7, 1944[3].
  • Gerhard Schröder's father was Fritz Schröder[10].
  • Gerhard Schröder's mother was Erika Vosseler[11].
  • Among Gerhard Schröder's spouses was Kim So-yeon[12].
  • Gerhard Schröder held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • German was Gerhard Schröder's native language[14].
  • Gerhard Schröder worked as a lawyer[4].
  • Gerhard Schröder worked as a politician[5].
  • Gerhard Schröder's professions included consultant[6].
  • Gerhard Schröder worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Gerhard Schröder's professions included lobbyist[8].
  • Gerhard Schröder worked as a Chancellor of Germany[15].
  • Gerhard Schröder held the position of member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony[16].
  • Gerhard Schröder held the position of member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony[17].
  • Gerhard Schröder held the position of member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony[18].
  • Gerhard Schröder held the position of member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony[19].
  • Gerhard Schröder was employed by Nord Stream AG[20].
  • Among Gerhard Schröder's employers was N M Rothschild & Sons[21].
  • Gerhard Schröder was educated at University of Göttingen[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerhard Schröder is Entscheidungen[23].
  • Gerhard Schröder received the German Media Award[24].
  • Gerhard Schröder received the Quadriga[25].
  • Gerhard Schröder received the Grand Order of Queen Jelena[26].
  • Gerhard Schröder received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mossenberg-Wöhren[2], Gerhard Schröder… he was born on April 7, 1944[3]. His father was Fritz Schröder[10]. His mother was Erika Vosseler[11]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Gerhard Schröder's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[4], politician[5], consultant[6], non-fiction writer[7], lobbyist[8], and Chancellor of Germany[15]. Employers include Nord Stream AG[20], a business[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 2005[30], headquartered in Zug[31] and N M Rothschild & Sons[21], a business[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1811[34], headquartered in London[35]. Positions held include member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony[16], a member of Landtag[36], in Germany[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gerhard Schröder is Entscheidungen[23]. Things named for him include Cabinet Schröder I[38], a Government of the Federal Republic of Germany[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1998[41].

Recognition

Awards received include German Media Award[24], an award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1992[44]; Quadriga[25], a politics award[45], founded in 2003[46]; Grand Order of Queen Jelena[26], an order[47], in Croatia[48], founded in 1995[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[27], a grade of an order[50], in Romania[51]; Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[52], a grade of an order[53], in Estonia[54], founded in 1995[55]; and honorary doctor of Saint Petersburg State University[56], an award[57], in Russia[58].

Personal Life

Gerhard Schröder was married to Kim So-yeon[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[59]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[60].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Schröder ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,800 views/month, #6,153 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Cabinet Schröder I[38], a Government of the Federal Republic of Germany[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1998[41].

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Schröder born?

Gerhard Schröder's place of birth was Mossenberg-Wöhren[2].

Who were Gerhard Schröder's parents?

Gerhard Schröder's father was Fritz Schröder[10]. Gerhard Schröder's mother was Erika Vosseler[11].

Who was Gerhard Schröder married to?

Gerhard Schröder's spouses include Kim So-yeon[12].

What did Gerhard Schröder do for work?

Gerhard Schröder worked as lawyer[4], politician[5], consultant[6], non-fiction writer[7], and lobbyist[8].

Where did Gerhard Schröder go to school?

Gerhard Schröder was educated at University of Göttingen[22].

What awards did Gerhard Schröder receive?

Honors received include German Media Award[24], Quadriga[25], Grand Order of Queen Jelena[26], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[27].

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