Heinz Krekeler

German diplomat (1906-2003)
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Heinz Krekeler

Summary

Heinz Krekeler is a human[1]. Born in Bottrop[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1906[3]. He died in Bad Salzuflen[4]. He died on August 5, 2003[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], politician[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Heinz Krekeler was born in Bottrop[2].
  • Heinz Krekeler passed away in Bad Salzuflen[4].
  • Heinz Krekeler was born on June 20, 1906[3].
  • Heinz Krekeler died on August 5, 2003[5].
  • Heinz Krekeler held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • German was Heinz Krekeler's native language[11].
  • Heinz Krekeler's professions included chemist[6].
  • Heinz Krekeler worked as a politician[7].
  • Heinz Krekeler worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Heinz Krekeler held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[12].
  • Heinz Krekeler held the position of German Ambassador to the United States[13].
  • Heinz Krekeler held the position of ambassador[14].
  • Among Heinz Krekeler's employers was University of Münster[15].
  • Heinz Krekeler was educated at University of Göttingen[16].
  • Heinz Krekeler's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].
  • Heinz Krekeler was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Heinz Krekeler's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[19].
  • Heinz Krekeler received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Heinz Krekeler is recorded as male[21].
  • Heinz Krekeler's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Heinz Krekeler was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party[23].
  • Heinz Krekeler's Commons category is recorded as Heinz Krekeler[24].
  • Heinz Krekeler's family name is recorded as Krekeler[25].
  • Heinz Krekeler's given name is recorded as Heinrich[26].
  • Heinz Krekeler's work location is recorded as Düsseldorf[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bottrop[2], Heinz Krekeler… he was born on June 20, 1906[3]. German was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]; and University of Freiburg[19], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1457[42], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], politician[7], and diplomat[8]. Among Heinz Krekeler's employers was University of Münster[15]. Positions held include member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[12], a member of Landtag[44], in Germany[45]; German Ambassador to the United States[13], a position[46], in United States[47], founded in 1950[48]; and ambassador[14], a diplomatic rank[49].

Recognition

Heinz Krekeler received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

Personal Life

Heinz Krekeler was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Heinz Krekeler died on August 5, 2003[5]. He passed away in Bad Salzuflen[4].

Why It Matters

Heinz Krekeler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Heinz Krekeler born?

Heinz Krekeler was born in Bottrop[2].

Where did Heinz Krekeler die?

Heinz Krekeler died in Bad Salzuflen[4].

What did Heinz Krekeler do for work?

Heinz Krekeler worked as chemist[6], politician[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Heinz Krekeler go to school?

Heinz Krekeler was educated at University of Göttingen[16], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], and University of Freiburg[19].

What awards did Heinz Krekeler receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

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  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . landtag.nrw.de. landtag.nrw.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [43] . 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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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