Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski

German Social Democrat politician (1922-2005)
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Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski

Summary

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski is a human[1]. His place of birth was Olsztyn[2]. He was born on July 24, 1922[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on February 24, 2005[5]. He worked as a politician[6], trade unionist[7], and philatelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Olsztyn[2], Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski…
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski died in Cologne[4].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski was born on July 24, 1922[3].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski died on February 24, 2005[5].
  • Burial took place at Melaten-Friedhof[10].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski was married to Katharina Wischnewski[11].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski's native language[13].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski worked as a politician[6].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski's professions included philatelist[8].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held the position of Member of the European Parliament[14].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held the position of member of the German Bundestag[15].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held the position of Parliamentary Secretary in Germany[16].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held the position of Q29552271[17].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[18].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski is 150 Jahre Deutschland auf Briefmarken: Mein Land, unsere Geschichte[20].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski received the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[21].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[25].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski received the Sieger Prize[26].
  • Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski is recorded as male[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1922-07-24[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2005-02-24[31]

  • Community tags: politician[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: bad719d8-a1ae-41c9-b0c4-63aadebe6830[33]

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Origins and Family

Born in Olsztyn[2], Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski… he was born on July 24, 1922[3]. German was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], trade unionist[7], and philatelist[8]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[14], a member of parliament[34], founded in 1979[35]; member of the German Bundestag[15], in Germany[36]; Parliamentary Secretary in Germany[16], a position[37], in Germany[38]; Q29552271[17]; and substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[18], a position[39].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski is 150 Jahre Deutschland auf Briefmarken: Mein Land, unsere Geschichte[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[21], an order of merit[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1986[42]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[43], in Germany[44]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[45], in Germany[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24], a grade of an order[47], in Italy[48]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[25]; and Sieger Prize[26].

Personal Life

Among Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski's spouses was Katharina Wischnewski[11]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[49].

Death and Burial

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski died on February 24, 2005[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. Burial took place at Melaten-Friedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski born?

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski was born in Olsztyn[2].

Where did Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski die?

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski passed away in Cologne[4].

Who was Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski married to?

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski's spouses include Katharina Wischnewski[11].

What did Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski do for work?

Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski worked as politician[6], trade unionist[7], and philatelist[8].

What awards did Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[21], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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