Hans-Dietrich Genscher
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Summary
Hans-Dietrich Genscher was born in Reideburg[1]. He died in Pech[2]. He worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], assessor[5], university teacher[6], and non-fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,839 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rheinhöhenfriedhof[9]
- Spouse: Barbara Genscher[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11], German Democratic Republic[12]
- Native language: German[13]
- Occupation: military personnel[14], foreign minister[15]
- Field of work: politics[16], foreign policy[17]
- Position held: Vice-Chancellor of Germany[18], Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs[19], member of the German Bundestag[20], Chief Whip[21], Federal Minister of the Interior[22], interior minister[23]
- Employer: Freie Universität Berlin[24], FDP Bundestag fraction[25], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[26]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[27], Leipzig University[28], University of Hamburg[29], Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[30]
- Award received: honorary citizen of Berlin[31], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[32], Ring of Honour of the city Wuppertal[33], Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[34], Order of Merit of Saxony-Anhalt[35], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[36], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[37], Steiger Award[38], Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[39], Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia[40], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[41], Reinhold Maier Medal[42], Leipzig International Mendelssohn Prize[43], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[44]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Free Democratic Party[47], Nazi Party[48], Liberal Democratic Party of Germany[49]
Why It Matters
Hans-Dietrich Genscher has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Hans-Dietrich Genscher born?
Hans-Dietrich Genscher's place of birth was Reideburg[1].
Where did Hans-Dietrich Genscher die?
Hans-Dietrich Genscher passed away in Pech[2].
Who was Hans-Dietrich Genscher married to?
Hans-Dietrich Genscher's spouses include Barbara Genscher[10].
What did Hans-Dietrich Genscher do for work?
Hans-Dietrich Genscher worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], assessor[5], university teacher[6], and non-fiction writer[7].
Where did Hans-Dietrich Genscher go to school?
Hans-Dietrich Genscher was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[27], Leipzig University[28], University of Hamburg[29], and Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[30].
What awards did Hans-Dietrich Genscher receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[31], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[32], Ring of Honour of the city Wuppertal[33], and Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[34].