Paul Spiegel

German politician (1937-2006)
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Summary

Born in Warendorf[1], he… he was born on December 31, 1937[2]. He died in Düsseldorf[3]. He died on April 30, 2006[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], and entrepreneur[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Jewish Cemetery (Düsseldorf)[8]
  • Father: Hugo Spiegel[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Position held: chairperson[11]
  • Award received: Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize[12], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[13], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany[17]
  • Cause of death: cancer[18]
  • Family name: Spiegel[19]
  • Given name: Paul[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Participant in: 2004 German presidential election[22]

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Recognition

Awards received include Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize[12], a peace award[23], in Germany[24], founded in 1999[25]; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[13], an order of merit[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1986[28]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a decoration[29], in Germany[30]; and State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[15], an award[31], in Germany[32].

FAQs

Where was Paul Spiegel born?

Born in Warendorf[1].

Where did Paul Spiegel die?

Paul Spiegel passed away in Düsseldorf[3].

Who were Paul Spiegel's parents?

Paul Spiegel's father was Hugo Spiegel[9].

What did Paul Spiegel do for work?

Paul Spiegel worked as journalist[5], politician[6], and entrepreneur[7].

What awards did Paul Spiegel receive?

Honors received include Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize[12], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[13], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], and State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[15].

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  1. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [15] ↑ . website. Retrieved . land.nrw. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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