Gustav Heinemann

German politician, President of Germany 1969–1974 (1899–1976)
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Gustav Heinemann

Summary

Gustav Heinemann is a human[1]. He was born in Schwelm[2]. He was born on July 23, 1899[3]. He died in Essen[4]. He died on July 7, 1976[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schwelm[2], Gustav Heinemann…
  • Gustav Heinemann died in Essen[4].
  • Gustav Heinemann was born on July 23, 1899[3].
  • Gustav Heinemann died on July 7, 1976[5].
  • Gustav Heinemann is buried at municipal park cemetery of Essen[10].
  • Gustav Heinemann's father was Otto Heinemann[11].
  • Among Gustav Heinemann's spouses was Hilda Heinemann[12].
  • A child of Gustav Heinemann was Uta Ranke-Heinemann[13].
  • A child of Gustav Heinemann was Peter Heinemann[14].
  • A child of Gustav Heinemann was Christa Delius[15].
  • Gustav Heinemann held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • German was Gustav Heinemann's native language[17].
  • Gustav Heinemann's professions included politician[6].
  • Gustav Heinemann worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Gustav Heinemann worked as a theologian[8].
  • Gustav Heinemann held the position of Federal Minister of the Interior[18].
  • Gustav Heinemann held the position of president of Germany[19].
  • Gustav Heinemann held the position of member of the German Bundestag[20].
  • Gustav Heinemann held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[21].
  • Gustav Heinemann held the position of Federal Minister of Justice[22].
  • Gustav Heinemann held the position of Praeses of the Synod of the Evangelical Church in Germany[23].
  • Gustav Heinemann was employed by University of Cologne[24].
  • Gustav Heinemann's education included a stint at University of Marburg[25].
  • Gustav Heinemann's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[26].
  • Gustav Heinemann received the honorary citizen of Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Heinemann's place of birth was Schwelm[2]. He was born on July 23, 1899[3]. His father was Otto Heinemann[11]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[25], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[26], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Laws[36], doctor rerum politicarum[37], and Doctor of Theology[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and theologian[8]. Gustav Heinemann was employed by University of Cologne[24]. Positions held include Federal Minister of the Interior[18], a position[39], in Germany[40]; president of Germany[19], a public office[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1949[43]; member of the German Bundestag[20], in Germany[44]; member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[21], a member of Landtag[45], in Germany[46]; Federal Minister of Justice[22], a public office[47], in Germany[48]; and Praeses of the Synod of the Evangelical Church in Germany[23].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin[27], Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[49], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[50], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[51], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[52], and Theodor Heuss Award[53].

Personal Life

Gustav Heinemann was married to Hilda Heinemann[12]. Children include Uta Ranke-Heinemann[13], a Catholic theologian[54], 1927–2021[55], of Germany[56], specialised in theology[57]; Peter Heinemann[14], a politician[58], b. 1936[59], of Germany[60]; and Christa Delius[15], 1928–2016[61]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[62]. Political affiliations include German Democratic Party[63], a political party[64], in Weimar Republic[65], founded in 1918[66], headquartered in Berlin[67]; Christian Social People's Service[68], a political party[69], in Weimar Republic[70], founded in 1929[71]; Christian Democratic Union[72], a major party[73], in Germany[74], founded in 1945[75], headquartered in Konrad-Adenauer-Haus[76]; All-German People's Party[77], a political party in Germany[78], in Germany[79], founded in 1952[80]; and Social Democratic Party of Germany[81].

Death and Burial

Gustav Heinemann died on July 7, 1976[5]. He died in Essen[4]. He is buried at municipal park cemetery of Essen[10].

Why It Matters

Gustav Heinemann ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Heinemann born?

Gustav Heinemann was born in Schwelm[2].

Where did Gustav Heinemann die?

Gustav Heinemann passed away in Essen[4].

Who were Gustav Heinemann's parents?

Gustav Heinemann's father was Otto Heinemann[11].

Who was Gustav Heinemann married to?

Gustav Heinemann's spouses include Hilda Heinemann[12].

What did Gustav Heinemann do for work?

Gustav Heinemann worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Gustav Heinemann go to school?

Gustav Heinemann was educated at University of Marburg[25] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[26].

What awards did Gustav Heinemann receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[27], Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[49], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[50], and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[51].

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