Harald Ringstorff

German politician (1939–2020)
Person human Q65536
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Harald Ringstorff

Summary

Harald Ringstorff is a human[1]. Born in Wittenburg[2], he… he was born on September 25, 1939[3]. He died in Schwerin[4]. He died on November 19, 2020[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and chemist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harald Ringstorff's place of birth was Wittenburg[2].
  • Harald Ringstorff passed away in Schwerin[4].
  • Harald Ringstorff was born on September 25, 1939[3].
  • Harald Ringstorff died on November 19, 2020[5].
  • Harald Ringstorff held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • German was Harald Ringstorff's native language[10].
  • Harald Ringstorff's professions included politician[6].
  • Harald Ringstorff's professions included chemist[7].
  • Harald Ringstorff held the position of Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[11].
  • Harald Ringstorff held the position of member of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[12].
  • Harald Ringstorff held the position of member of the Volkskammer[13].
  • Harald Ringstorff held the position of President of the Bundesrat of Germany[14].
  • Harald Ringstorff held the position of party leader[15].
  • Harald Ringstorff held the position of member of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[16].
  • Harald Ringstorff was educated at University of Rostock[17].
  • Harald Ringstorff received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Harald Ringstorff received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class[19].
  • Harald Ringstorff was a member of executive board[20].
  • Harald Ringstorff is recorded as male[21].
  • Harald Ringstorff's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Harald Ringstorff was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[23].
  • Harald Ringstorff's Commons category is recorded as Harald Ringstorff[24].
  • Harald Ringstorff's family name is recorded as Ringstorff[25].
  • Harald Ringstorff's given name is recorded as Harald[26].
  • Harald Ringstorff's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Harald Ringstorff[27].

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Origins and Family

Harald Ringstorff's place of birth was Wittenburg[2]. He was born on September 25, 1939[3]. German was his native language[10].

Education

Harald Ringstorff's education included a stint at University of Rostock[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and chemist[7]. Positions held include Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[11], a position[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1990[30]; member of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[12], a member of Landtag[31], in Germany[32]; member of the Volkskammer[13]; President of the Bundesrat of Germany[14], a position[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1949[35]; and party leader[15], a position[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[37], in Germany[38] and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class[19], a grade of an order[39], in Estonia[40].

Personal Life

Harald Ringstorff was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[23].

Death and Burial

Harald Ringstorff died on November 19, 2020[5]. He passed away in Schwerin[4].

Why It Matters

Harald Ringstorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Harald Ringstorff born?

Harald Ringstorff's place of birth was Wittenburg[2].

Where did Harald Ringstorff die?

Harald Ringstorff passed away in Schwerin[4].

What did Harald Ringstorff do for work?

Harald Ringstorff worked as politician[6] and chemist[7].

Where did Harald Ringstorff go to school?

Harald Ringstorff was educated at University of Rostock[17].

What awards did Harald Ringstorff receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18] and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class[19].

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  16. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . regierung-mv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . regierung-mv.de. Retrieved . regierung-mv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . regierung-mv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . regierung-mv.de. regierung-mv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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