Hanns Seidel

German politician (1901–1961)
Person human Q72562
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Hanns Seidel

Summary

Hanns Seidel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schweinheim[2]. He was born on October 12, 1901[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on August 5, 1961[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hanns Seidel's place of birth was Schweinheim[2].
  • Hanns Seidel died in Munich[4].
  • Hanns Seidel was born on October 12, 1901[3].
  • Hanns Seidel died on August 5, 1961[5].
  • Hanns Seidel is buried at Westfriedhof[9].
  • Hanns Seidel held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Hanns Seidel's professions included politician[6].
  • Hanns Seidel worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Hanns Seidel held the position of Minister-President of Bavaria[11].
  • Hanns Seidel held the position of member of the Landtag of Bavaria[12].
  • Hanns Seidel held the position of Q65350985[13].
  • Hanns Seidel held the position of Bavarian minister of economics[14].
  • Hanns Seidel's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].
  • Hanns Seidel's education included a stint at Kronberg Gymnasium Aschaffenburg[16].
  • Hanns Seidel received the Bavarian Order of Merit[17].
  • Hanns Seidel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[18].
  • Hanns Seidel received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Hanns Seidel is recorded as male[20].
  • Hanns Seidel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hanns Seidel was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[22].
  • Hanns Seidel was affiliated with the Bavarian People's Party[23].
  • Hanns Seidel's Commons category is recorded as Hanns Seidel[24].
  • Hanns Seidel earned the academic degree of Q28055851[25].
  • Hanns Seidel was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Hanns Seidel's family name is recorded as Seidel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hanns Seidel was born in Schweinheim[2]. He was born on October 12, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31] and Kronberg Gymnasium Aschaffenburg[16], a Gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1620[34]. Hanns Seidel earned the academic degree of Q28055851[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Minister-President of Bavaria[11], a position[35], in Germany[36]; member of the Landtag of Bavaria[12]; Q65350985[13]; and Bavarian minister of economics[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[17], an order of merit[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1957[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[18], a grade of an order[40], in Vatican City[41]; and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Christian Social Union of Bavaria[22], a one-state party[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1945[46], headquartered in Munich[47] and Bavarian People's Party[23], a political party[48], in Weimar Republic[49], founded in 1918[50], headquartered in Munich[51].

Death and Burial

Hanns Seidel died on August 5, 1961[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Westfriedhof[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hanns Seidel include Hanns Seidel Foundation[52], a think tank[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1967[55], headquartered in Munich[56].

Why It Matters

Hanns Seidel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Hanns Seidel Foundation[52], a think tank[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1967[55], headquartered in Munich[56].

FAQs

Where was Hanns Seidel born?

Hanns Seidel's place of birth was Schweinheim[2].

Where did Hanns Seidel die?

Hanns Seidel passed away in Munich[4].

What did Hanns Seidel do for work?

Hanns Seidel worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Hanns Seidel go to school?

Hanns Seidel was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15] and Kronberg Gymnasium Aschaffenburg[16].

What awards did Hanns Seidel receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[18], and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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