Horst Kasner

German theologian and father of Angela Merkel (1926–2011)
Person human Q70045
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Horst Kasner

Summary

Horst Kasner is a human[1]. Born in Pankow[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1926[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on September 2, 2011[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and pastor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Horst Kasner was born in Pankow[2].
  • Horst Kasner passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Horst Kasner was born on August 6, 1926[3].
  • Horst Kasner died on September 2, 2011[5].
  • Horst Kasner is buried at Templin[9].
  • Horst Kasner's father was Ludwig Kasner[10].
  • Horst Kasner's mother was Margarethe Kasner[11].
  • Horst Kasner was married to Herlind Kasner[12].
  • A child of Horst Kasner was Irene Kasner[13].
  • A child of Horst Kasner was Marcus Kasner[14].
  • A child of Horst Kasner was Angela Merkel[15].
  • Horst Kasner held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Horst Kasner held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[17].
  • Horst Kasner worked as a theologian[6].
  • Horst Kasner's professions included pastor[7].
  • Horst Kasner was educated at University of Hamburg[18].
  • Horst Kasner was a member of Q2557016[19].
  • Horst Kasner's religion is recorded as Protestant Church in Germany[20].
  • Horst Kasner was influenced by Albrecht Schönherr[21].
  • Horst Kasner is recorded as male[22].
  • Horst Kasner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Horst Kasner's family name is recorded as Q42593905[24].
  • Horst Kasner's given name is recorded as Horst[25].
  • Horst Kasner's significant event is recorded as Die Wende and Peaceful Revolution[26].
  • Horst Kasner's significant event is recorded as World War II[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pankow[2], Horst Kasner… he was born on August 6, 1926[3]. His father was Ludwig Kasner[10]. His mother was Margarethe Kasner[11].

Education

Horst Kasner's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and pastor[7].

Personal Life

Among Horst Kasner's spouses was Herlind Kasner[12]. Children include Irene Kasner[13], an occupational therapist[28], b. 1964[29], of Germany[30]; Marcus Kasner[14], a physicist[31], b. 1957[32], of Germany[33], specialised in theoretical physics[34]; and Angela Merkel[15], a politician[35], b. 1954[36], of Germany[37], awarded the Charlemagne Prize[38], specialised in politics[39]. His religion is recorded as Protestant Church in Germany[20].

Death and Burial

Horst Kasner died on September 2, 2011[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Templin[9].

Why It Matters

Horst Kasner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Horst Kasner born?

Horst Kasner was born in Pankow[2].

Where did Horst Kasner die?

Horst Kasner died in Berlin[4].

Who were Horst Kasner's parents?

Horst Kasner's father was Ludwig Kasner[10]. Horst Kasner's mother was Margarethe Kasner[11].

Who was Horst Kasner married to?

Horst Kasner's spouses include Herlind Kasner[12].

What did Horst Kasner do for work?

Horst Kasner worked as theologian[6] and pastor[7].

Where did Horst Kasner go to school?

Horst Kasner was educated at University of Hamburg[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, pastor
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P106]]: [[Q1234713]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258355|batch #258355]]"
  2. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Berlin
    Number of children {'amount': '+3'}
    Child Irene Kasner, Marcus Kasner, Angela Merkel
    Instance of human
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
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