Joachim Gauck
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Joachim Gauck
Summary
Joachim Gauck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rostock[2]. He worked as a politician[3], pastor[4], non-fiction writer[5], university teacher[6], and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,095 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Joachim Gauck's place of birth was Rostock[2].
- Joachim Gauck's father was Wilhelm Joachim Gauck[9].
- Joachim Gauck's mother was Olga Gauck[10].
- Joachim Gauck held citizenship in Germany[11].
- German was Joachim Gauck's native language[12].
- Joachim Gauck's professions included politician[3].
- Joachim Gauck worked as a pastor[4].
- Joachim Gauck's professions included non-fiction writer[5].
- Joachim Gauck worked as a university teacher[6].
- Joachim Gauck's professions included journalist[7].
- Joachim Gauck's professions included orator[13].
- Joachim Gauck's education included a stint at University of Rostock[14].
- Joachim Gauck received the Theodor Heuss Medal[15].
- Joachim Gauck received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
- Joachim Gauck received the Hannah Arendt Prize[17].
- Joachim Gauck received the Cicero Orator Prize[18].
- Joachim Gauck received the Erich-Kästner award[19].
- Joachim Gauck received the Courage Award[20].
- Joachim Gauck's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
- Joachim Gauck is recorded as male[22].
- Joachim Gauck's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Joachim Gauck's Commons category is recorded as Joachim Gauck[24].
- Joachim Gauck's unmarried partner is recorded as Daniela Schadt[25].
Product Details
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Type: Person[26]
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Country: DE[27]
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Began / founded: 1940-01-24[28]
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MusicBrainz ID: cf238b38-151e-4e27-a202-27c8a2795be6[29]
Body
Origins and Family
Joachim Gauck was born in Rostock[2]. His father was Wilhelm Joachim Gauck[9]. His mother was Olga Gauck[10]. German was his native language[12].
Education
Joachim Gauck's education included a stint at University of Rostock[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[3], pastor[4], non-fiction writer[5], university teacher[6], journalist[7], and orator[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Theodor Heuss Medal[15], a medallion[30], in Germany[31]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a decoration[32], in Germany[33]; Hannah Arendt Prize[17], a politics award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1995[36]; Cicero Orator Prize[18], an award[37], in Germany[38]; Erich-Kästner award[19], a cultural prize[39], in Germany[40]; and Courage Award[20], an award[41], in Germany[42].
Personal Life
Joachim Gauck's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Joachim Gauck include Stasi Records Agency[43], a federal agency of Germany[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1990[46], headquartered in Karl-Liebknecht-Straße[47].
Why It Matters
Joachim Gauck ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,095 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]
Works attributed to him include The Black Book of Communism[49], a literary work[50], written by Stéphane Courtois[51]. Entities named for him include Stasi Records Agency[43], a federal agency of Germany[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1990[46], headquartered in Karl-Liebknecht-Straße[47].
FAQs
Where was Joachim Gauck born?
Joachim Gauck's place of birth was Rostock[2].
Who were Joachim Gauck's parents?
Joachim Gauck's father was Wilhelm Joachim Gauck[9]. Joachim Gauck's mother was Olga Gauck[10].
What did Joachim Gauck do for work?
Joachim Gauck worked as politician[3], pastor[4], non-fiction writer[5], university teacher[6], and journalist[7].
Where did Joachim Gauck go to school?
Joachim Gauck was educated at University of Rostock[14].
What awards did Joachim Gauck receive?
Honors received include Theodor Heuss Medal[15], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Hannah Arendt Prize[17], and Cicero Orator Prize[18].