Paul Spiegel

German politician (1937-2006)
Person human Q64859
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Paul Spiegel

Summary

Paul Spiegel is a human[1]. Born in Warendorf[2], he… he was born on December 31, 1937[3]. He died in Düsseldorf[4]. He died on April 30, 2006[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], and entrepreneur[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Spiegel was born in Warendorf[2].
  • Paul Spiegel died in Düsseldorf[4].
  • Paul Spiegel was born on December 31, 1937[3].
  • Paul Spiegel died on April 30, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at Jewish Cemetery (Düsseldorf)[10].
  • Paul Spiegel's father was Hugo Spiegel[11].
  • Paul Spiegel held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Paul Spiegel's professions included journalist[6].
  • Paul Spiegel's professions included politician[7].
  • Paul Spiegel's professions included entrepreneur[8].
  • Paul Spiegel held the position of chairperson[13].
  • Paul Spiegel received the Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize[14].
  • Paul Spiegel received the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[15].
  • Paul Spiegel received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Paul Spiegel received the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[17].
  • Paul Spiegel is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul Spiegel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Paul Spiegel was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[20].
  • Paul Spiegel's Commons category is recorded as Paul Spiegel[21].
  • The cause of death was cancer[22].
  • Paul Spiegel's family name is recorded as Spiegel[23].
  • Paul Spiegel's given name is recorded as Paul[24].
  • Paul Spiegel's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Paul Spiegel[25].
  • Paul Spiegel's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Paul Spiegel's participant in is recorded as 2004 German presidential election[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Spiegel was born in Warendorf[2]. He was born on December 31, 1937[3]. His father was Hugo Spiegel[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], and entrepreneur[8]. Paul Spiegel held the position of chairperson[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize[14], a peace award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1999[30]; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[15], an order of merit[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1986[33]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a decoration[34], in Germany[35]; and State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[17], an award[36], in Germany[37].

Personal Life

Paul Spiegel was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[20].

Death and Burial

Paul Spiegel died on April 30, 2006[5]. He died in Düsseldorf[4]. The cause of death was cancer[22]. Burial took place at Jewish Cemetery (Düsseldorf)[10].

Why It Matters

Paul Spiegel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Paul Spiegel born?

Born in Warendorf[2], Paul Spiegel…

Where did Paul Spiegel die?

Paul Spiegel passed away in Düsseldorf[4].

Who were Paul Spiegel's parents?

Paul Spiegel's father was Hugo Spiegel[11].

What did Paul Spiegel do for work?

Paul Spiegel worked as journalist[6], politician[7], and entrepreneur[8].

What awards did Paul Spiegel receive?

Honors received include Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize[14], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[15], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], and State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . website. Retrieved . land.nrw. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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