Horst Köhler
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Summary
Horst Köhler was born on February 22, 1943[1], in Skierbieszów[2]. He died on February 1, 2025[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a politician[5], economist[6], and honorary professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,752 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Annen-Kirchhof[9]
- Spouse: Eva Köhler[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11], Poland[12]
- Field of work: politics[13], economics[14]
- Position held: president of Germany[15], Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund[16], President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development[17], Präsident des Deutschen Sparkassen- und Giroverbands[18]
- Employer: Federal Ministry of Finance[19], United Nations[20]
- Educated at: University of Tübingen[21]
- Award received: Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[22], Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25], Karl-Preusker-Medaille[26], Order of the White Eagle[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[28], Steiger Award[29], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[30], Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great[31], National Maltese Order of Merit[32], Global Economy Prize[33], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[34], Adam Smith Prize[35]
- Member of: Trilateral Commission[36], Club of Rome[37], Verbindung Normannia Tübingen[38]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: Christian Democratic Union[41]
- Commons category: Horst Köhler[42]
- Family name: Köhler[43]
- Given name: Horst[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Horst Köhler[45]
- Commons gallery: Horst Köhler[46]
Why It Matters
Horst Köhler has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Horst Köhler born?
Horst Köhler was born in Skierbieszów[2].
Where did Horst Köhler die?
Horst Köhler passed away in Berlin[4].
Who was Horst Köhler married to?
Horst Köhler's spouses include Eva Köhler[10].
What did Horst Köhler do for work?
Horst Köhler worked as a politician[5], economist[6], and honorary professor[7].
Where did Horst Köhler go to school?
Horst Köhler was educated at University of Tübingen[21].
What awards did Horst Köhler receive?
Honors received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[22], Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25].