Karl Carstens
0 sources
Summary
Karl Carstens was born on December 14, 1914[1], in Bremen[2]. He died on May 30, 1992[3], in Meckenheim[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], jurist[7], law clerk[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,705 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Riensberger Friedhof[11]
- Father: Karl Carstens[12]
- Spouse: Veronica Carstens[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
- Native language: German[15]
- Occupation: military officer[16], lawyer[17], secretary of state[18]
- Position held: president of Germany[19], President of the Bundestag[20], member of the German Bundestag[21], Chairman of the CDU/CSU Bundestag fraction[22], secretary of state from Germany[23], substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24], Chancellery Chief of Staff[25]
- Employer: University of Cologne[26]
- Educated at: Yale Law School[27], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[28], University of Cologne[29]
- Award received: honorary citizen of Berlin[30], Bavarian Order of Merit[31], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[32], Charlemagne Prize[33], Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[34], Order of Jamaica[35], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[36], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[37], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[38], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[39], honorary citizen of Bonn[40], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[41], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Christ[42], Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[43]
- Member of: Sturmabteilung[44]
- Religion or worldview: Protestant Church in Germany[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[47], Christian Democratic Union[48]
- Military branch: Luftwaffe[49]
- Commons category: Karl Carstens[50]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Laws[51], professor[52]
- Catalog code: 11000321[53]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[54]
Why It Matters
Karl Carstens has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Karl Carstens born?
Karl Carstens was born in Bremen[2].
Where did Karl Carstens die?
Karl Carstens died in Meckenheim[4].
Who were Karl Carstens's parents?
Karl Carstens's father was Karl Carstens[12].
Who was Karl Carstens married to?
Karl Carstens's spouses include Veronica Carstens[13].
What did Karl Carstens do for work?
Karl Carstens worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], jurist[7], law clerk[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Karl Carstens go to school?
Karl Carstens was educated at Yale Law School[27], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[28], and University of Cologne[29].
What awards did Karl Carstens receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[30], Bavarian Order of Merit[31], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[32], and Charlemagne Prize[33].