Ludwig Erhard

Chancellor of West Germany (1963–1966)
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Ludwig Erhard

Summary

Ludwig Erhard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fürth[2]. He was born on February 4, 1897[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on May 5, 1977[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,905 views/month, #6,821 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Erhard's place of birth was Fürth[2].
  • Ludwig Erhard passed away in Bonn[4].
  • Ludwig Erhard was born on February 4, 1897[3].
  • Ludwig Erhard died on May 5, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Gmund am Tegernsee[10].
  • Ludwig Erhard was married to Luise Erhard[11].
  • Ludwig Erhard held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Ludwig Erhard's native language[13].
  • Ludwig Erhard worked as an economist[6].
  • Ludwig Erhard's professions included politician[7].
  • Ludwig Erhard worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ludwig Erhard held the position of member of the German Bundestag[14].
  • Ludwig Erhard held the position of Federal Chancellor of Germany[15].
  • Ludwig Erhard held the position of Vice-Chancellor of Germany[16].
  • Ludwig Erhard held the position of leader of the Christian Democratic Union[17].
  • Ludwig Erhard held the position of member of the German Bundestag[18].
  • Ludwig Erhard held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
  • Ludwig Erhard was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20].
  • Among Ludwig Erhard's employers was University of Bonn[21].
  • Ludwig Erhard's education included a stint at School of Economics and Social Sciences Nuremberg[22].
  • Ludwig Erhard's education included a stint at Goethe University Frankfurt[23].
  • Ludwig Erhard's education included a stint at Hardenberg-Gymnasium Fürth[24].
  • Ludwig Erhard's doctoral advisor was Franz Oppenheimer[25].
  • Ludwig Erhard received the Bavarian Order of Merit[26].
  • Ludwig Erhard received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1897-02-04[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1977-05-05[31]

  • Community tags: politician[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 25c12ac2-7f46-49aa-b621-1e418ea0df4d[33]

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Erhard was born in Fürth[2]. He was born on February 4, 1897[3]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at School of Economics and Social Sciences Nuremberg[22], a higher education institution[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1919[36], headquartered in Bavaria[37]; Goethe University Frankfurt[23], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1914[40], headquartered in Jügelhaus[41]; and Hardenberg-Gymnasium Fürth[24], a Gymnasium (Bavaria)[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1833[44]. Ludwig Erhard's doctoral advisor was Franz Oppenheimer[25]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20], a public research university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1472[48], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[49] and University of Bonn[21], a public research university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1818[52], headquartered in Bonn[53]. Positions held include member of the German Bundestag[14], in Germany[54]; Federal Chancellor of Germany[15], a public office[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1949[57]; Vice-Chancellor of Germany[16], a position[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1949[60]; leader of the Christian Democratic Union[17], a party leader[61], in Germany[62]; and Bavarian minister of economics[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[26], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[64], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[65], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[66], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[67].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig Erhard's spouses was Luise Erhard[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[68]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[69].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Erhard died on May 5, 1977[5]. He died in Bonn[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[70]. He is buried at Gmund am Tegernsee[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwig Erhard include Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in Economics[71], an award[72], in Germany[73] and Fürther Ludwig Erhard Award[74], an award[75].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Erhard ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,905 views/month, #6,821 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

Entities named for him include Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in Economics[71], an award[72], in Germany[73] and Fürther Ludwig Erhard Award[74], an award[75].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Erhard born?

Ludwig Erhard was born in Fürth[2].

Where did Ludwig Erhard die?

Ludwig Erhard passed away in Bonn[4].

Who was Ludwig Erhard married to?

Ludwig Erhard's spouses include Luise Erhard[11].

What did Ludwig Erhard do for work?

Ludwig Erhard worked as economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Ludwig Erhard go to school?

Ludwig Erhard was educated at School of Economics and Social Sciences Nuremberg[22], Goethe University Frankfurt[23], and Hardenberg-Gymnasium Fürth[24].

What awards did Ludwig Erhard receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[26], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[27], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[64], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[65].

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