Helmut Schmidt
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Helmut Schmidt
Summary
Helmut Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he passed away in Hamburg[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], civil servant[6], non-fiction writer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,442 views/month, #6,349 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Helmut Schmidt was born in Hamburg[2].
- Helmut Schmidt passed away in Hamburg[3].
- Helmut Schmidt is buried at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[10].
- Helmut Schmidt's father was Gustav Ludwig Schmidt[11].
- Helmut Schmidt's mother was Ludovica Schmidt[12].
- Helmut Schmidt was married to Loki Schmidt[13].
- A child of Helmut Schmidt was Susanne Schmidt[14].
- Helmut Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[15].
- German was Helmut Schmidt's native language[16].
- Helmut Schmidt's professions included politician[4].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as an economist[5].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as a civil servant[6].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as a writer[8].
- Helmut Schmidt's professions included statesperson[17].
- Helmut Schmidt's field of work was politics[18].
- Helmut Schmidt's field of work was publishing[19].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Member of the European Parliament[20].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of member of the German Bundestag[21].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Federal Chancellor of Germany[22].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Senator of the Interior[23].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Federal Minister of Defence[24].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Federal Minister of Finance[25].
- Helmut Schmidt was educated at University of Hamburg[26].
- Helmut Schmidt was educated at Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hamburg[2], Helmut Schmidt… his father was Gustav Ludwig Schmidt[11]. His mother was Ludovica Schmidt[12]. German was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Hamburg[26], Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory[27], and Lichtwarkschule[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], civil servant[6], non-fiction writer[7], writer[8], and statesperson[17]. Fields of work include politics[18] and publishing[19]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[20], a member of parliament[29], founded in 1979[30]; member of the German Bundestag[21], in Germany[31]; Federal Chancellor of Germany[22], a public office[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1949[34]; Senator of the Interior[23]; Federal Minister of Defence[24], a position[35], in Germany[36]; and Federal Minister of Finance[25], a position[37], in Germany[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[39], Financial Times Person of the Year[40], Theodor Heuss Award[41], honorary doctor of Harvard University[42], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[43], and honorary citizen of Hamburg[44].
Personal Life
Among Helmut Schmidt's spouses was Loki Schmidt[13]. A child of him was Susanne Schmidt[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[45]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[46].
Death and Burial
Helmut Schmidt died in Hamburg[3]. Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Helmut Schmidt include Hamburg Airport[47], a commercial airport[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1911[50], headquartered in Fuhlsbüttel[51]; Helmut Schmidt University[52], a military school[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1972[55], headquartered in Hamburg[56]; Helmut-Schmidt-Zukunftspreis[57], an award[58], in Germany[59], founded in 2022[60]; and Helmut Schmidt Prize for German-American Economic History[61], a science award[62], in Germany[63].
Why It Matters
Helmut Schmidt ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,442 views/month, #6,349 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Andrea Petkovic[66], a tennis player[67], b. 1987[68], of Germany[69].
Entities named for him include Hamburg Airport[47], a commercial airport[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1911[50], headquartered in Fuhlsbüttel[51]; Helmut Schmidt University[52], a military school[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1972[55], headquartered in Hamburg[56]; Helmut-Schmidt-Zukunftspreis[57], an award[58], in Germany[59], founded in 2022[60]; and Helmut Schmidt Prize for German-American Economic History[61], a science award[62], in Germany[63].
FAQs
Where was Helmut Schmidt born?
Helmut Schmidt's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
Where did Helmut Schmidt die?
Helmut Schmidt passed away in Hamburg[3].
Who were Helmut Schmidt's parents?
Helmut Schmidt's father was Gustav Ludwig Schmidt[11]. Helmut Schmidt's mother was Ludovica Schmidt[12].
Who was Helmut Schmidt married to?
Helmut Schmidt's spouses include Loki Schmidt[13].
What did Helmut Schmidt do for work?
Helmut Schmidt worked as politician[4], economist[5], civil servant[6], non-fiction writer[7], and writer[8].
Where did Helmut Schmidt go to school?
Helmut Schmidt was educated at University of Hamburg[26], Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory[27], and Lichtwarkschule[28].
What awards did Helmut Schmidt receive?
Honors received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[39], Financial Times Person of the Year[40], Theodor Heuss Award[41], and honorary doctor of Harvard University[42].
Who did Helmut Schmidt influence?
Helmut Schmidt has been cited as an influence by Andrea Petkovic[66].