Günter Verheugen

German politician
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Günter Verheugen

Summary

Günter Verheugen is a human[1]. Born in Bad Kreuznach[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1944[3]. He worked as a politician[4], journalist[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Günter Verheugen was born in Bad Kreuznach[2].
  • Günter Verheugen was born on April 28, 1944[3].
  • Günter Verheugen held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • German was Günter Verheugen's native language[9].
  • Günter Verheugen's professions included politician[4].
  • Günter Verheugen's professions included journalist[5].
  • Günter Verheugen's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Günter Verheugen held the position of Parliamentary Secretary in Germany[10].
  • Günter Verheugen held the position of foreign minister[11].
  • Among Günter Verheugen's employers was European University Viadrina[12].
  • Günter Verheugen's education included a stint at University of Cologne[13].
  • Günter Verheugen was educated at University of Bonn[14].
  • Günter Verheugen received the Bavarian Order of Merit[15].
  • Günter Verheugen received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Günter Verheugen received the Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[17].
  • Günter Verheugen received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[18].
  • Günter Verheugen received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].
  • Günter Verheugen received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[20].
  • Günter Verheugen is recorded as male[21].
  • Günter Verheugen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Günter Verheugen was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[23].
  • Günter Verheugen was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party[24].
  • Günter Verheugen's Commons category is recorded as Günter Verheugen[25].
  • Günter Verheugen's archives at is recorded as Archiv der sozialen Demokratie[26].
  • Günter Verheugen's catalog code is recorded as 11002368[27].

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Origins and Family

Günter Verheugen was born in Bad Kreuznach[2]. He was born on April 28, 1944[3]. German was his native language[9].

Education

Educated at University of Cologne[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1388[30], headquartered in Q127699285[31] and University of Bonn[14], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], journalist[5], and university teacher[6]. Günter Verheugen was employed by European University Viadrina[12]. Positions held include Parliamentary Secretary in Germany[10], a position[36], in Germany[37] and foreign minister[11], a public office[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[15], an order of merit[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1957[41]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43]; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[17], a grade of an order[44], in Latvia[45], founded in 1924[46]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[18], a grand officer[47], in Romania[48]; Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19], a grade of an order[49], in Italy[50]; and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[20], a grade of an order[51], in Estonia[52], founded in 1995[53].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[23], a political party[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1863[56] and Free Democratic Party[24], a political party in Germany[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1948[59], headquartered in Berlin[60].

Why It Matters

Günter Verheugen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Günter Verheugen born?

Born in Bad Kreuznach[2], Günter Verheugen…

What did Günter Verheugen do for work?

Günter Verheugen worked as politician[4], journalist[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Günter Verheugen go to school?

Günter Verheugen was educated at University of Cologne[13] and University of Bonn[14].

What awards did Günter Verheugen receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[15], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[17], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[18].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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