Manfred Wörner

German politician (1934-1994)
Person human Q60777
Manfred Wörner
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Manfred Wörner

Summary

Manfred Wörner is a human[1]. He was born in Stuttgart[2]. He was born on September 24, 1934[3]. He passed away in Brussels-Capital Region[4]. He died on August 13, 1994[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stuttgart[2], Manfred Wörner…
  • Manfred Wörner passed away in Brussels-Capital Region[4].
  • Manfred Wörner was born on September 24, 1934[3].
  • Manfred Wörner died on August 13, 1994[5].
  • Manfred Wörner is buried at Baden-Württemberg[10].
  • Burial took place at Hohenstaufen[11].
  • Manfred Wörner held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Manfred Wörner's native language[13].
  • Manfred Wörner worked as a politician[6].
  • Manfred Wörner's professions included jurist[7].
  • Manfred Wörner worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Manfred Wörner held the position of Secretary General of NATO[14].
  • Manfred Wörner held the position of member of the German Bundestag[15].
  • Manfred Wörner held the position of Federal Minister of Defence[16].
  • Manfred Wörner held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[17].
  • Manfred Wörner held the position of member of the German Bundestag[18].
  • Manfred Wörner held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
  • Manfred Wörner was employed by Baden-Württemberg[20].
  • Manfred Wörner was employed by Landtag of Baden-Württemberg[21].
  • Manfred Wörner was employed by Göppingen[22].
  • Manfred Wörner's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[23].
  • Manfred Wörner's education included a stint at University of Paris[24].
  • Manfred Wörner was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
  • Manfred Wörner was educated at Johannes-Kepler-Gymnasium[26].
  • Manfred Wörner received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Manfred Wörner was born in Stuttgart[2]. He was born on September 24, 1934[3]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; University of Paris[24], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; and Johannes-Kepler-Gymnasium[26], a school[40], in Germany[41]. Manfred Wörner earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], and diplomat[8]. Employers include Baden-Württemberg[20], a federated state of Germany[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1952[45]; Landtag of Baden-Württemberg[21], a Landtag[46], in Germany[47], headquartered in Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (building)[48]; and Göppingen[22], a rural district of Baden-Württemberg[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1938[51]. Positions held include Secretary General of NATO[14], a position[52], in NATO[53], founded in 1952[54]; member of the German Bundestag[15], in Germany[55]; Federal Minister of Defence[16], a position[56], in Germany[57]; and substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[17], a position[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[27], Eric M. Warburg Award[59], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[60], honorary citizenship[61], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[62].

Personal Life

Manfred Wörner was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[63].

Death and Burial

Manfred Wörner died on August 13, 1994[5]. He passed away in Brussels-Capital Region[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[64]. Recorded place of burial include Baden-Württemberg[10] and Hohenstaufen[11].

Why It Matters

Manfred Wörner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Manfred Wörner born?

Born in Stuttgart[2], Manfred Wörner…

Where did Manfred Wörner die?

Manfred Wörner passed away in Brussels-Capital Region[4].

What did Manfred Wörner do for work?

Manfred Wörner worked as politician[6], jurist[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Manfred Wörner go to school?

Manfred Wörner was educated at Heidelberg University[23], University of Paris[24], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], and Johannes-Kepler-Gymnasium[26].

What awards did Manfred Wörner receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[27], Eric M. Warburg Award[59], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[60], and honorary citizenship[61].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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