Gregor Gysi

German lawyer and left-wing politician
Person human Q65126
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Gregor Gysi

Summary

Gregor Gysi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 16, 1948[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], writer[6], presenter[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gregor Gysi's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Gregor Gysi was born on January 16, 1948[3].
  • Gregor Gysi's father was Klaus Gysi[10].
  • Gregor Gysi's mother was Irene Gysi[11].
  • Gregor Gysi held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Gregor Gysi held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • German was Gregor Gysi's native language[14].
  • Gregor Gysi worked as a politician[4].
  • Gregor Gysi's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Gregor Gysi's professions included writer[6].
  • Gregor Gysi worked as a presenter[7].
  • Gregor Gysi worked as a jurist[8].
  • Gregor Gysi held the position of member of the German Bundestag[15].
  • Gregor Gysi held the position of member of the German Bundestag[16].
  • Gregor Gysi held the position of mayor[17].
  • Gregor Gysi held the position of member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin[18].
  • Gregor Gysi received the Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[19].
  • Gregor Gysi received the Morenhovener Lupe[20].
  • Gregor Gysi received the Golden Hen[21].
  • Gregor Gysi was a member of Joint Committee[22].
  • Gregor Gysi was a member of Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft[23].
  • Gregor Gysi was a member of 1. FC Union Berlin[24].
  • Gregor Gysi is recorded as male[25].
  • Gregor Gysi's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gregor Gysi was affiliated with the Die Linke[27].

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Origins and Family

Gregor Gysi was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on January 16, 1948[3]. His father was Klaus Gysi[10]. His mother was Irene Gysi[11]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Gregor Gysi earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], writer[6], presenter[7], and jurist[8]. Positions held include member of the German Bundestag[15], in Germany[29]; mayor[17], a position[30]; and member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[19], a carnival order[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1952[33]; Morenhovener Lupe[20], an award[34]; and Golden Hen[21], an award[35], in Germany[36].

Personal Life

Gregor Gysi was affiliated with the Die Linke[27].

Why It Matters

Gregor Gysi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Gregor Gysi born?

Born in Berlin[2], Gregor Gysi…

Who were Gregor Gysi's parents?

Gregor Gysi's father was Klaus Gysi[10]. Gregor Gysi's mother was Irene Gysi[11].

What did Gregor Gysi do for work?

Gregor Gysi worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], writer[6], presenter[7], and jurist[8].

What awards did Gregor Gysi receive?

Honors received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[19], Morenhovener Lupe[20], and Golden Hen[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . bundestag.de. Retrieved . bundestag.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Süddeutsche Zeitung. sueddeutsche.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . akv.de. Retrieved . akv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . bundestag.de. Retrieved . bundestag.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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