Pierre Werner

Luxembourgish politician (1913-2002), Prime Minister of Luxembourg (1959-1974, 1979-1984)
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Pierre Werner

Summary

Pierre Werner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint-André-lez-Lille[2]. He was born on December 29, 1913[3]. He died in Luxembourg[4]. He died on June 24, 2002[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], economist[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Werner was born in Saint-André-lez-Lille[2].
  • Pierre Werner passed away in Luxembourg[4].
  • Pierre Werner was born on December 29, 1913[3].
  • Pierre Werner died on June 24, 2002[5].
  • A child of Pierre Werner was Jean Werner[11].
  • Pierre Werner held citizenship in Luxembourg[12].
  • Pierre Werner worked as a politician[6].
  • Pierre Werner worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Pierre Werner's professions included economist[8].
  • Pierre Werner's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Pierre Werner held the position of Prime Minister of Luxembourg[13].
  • Pierre Werner held the position of Prime Minister of Luxembourg[14].
  • Pierre Werner's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].
  • Pierre Werner was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16].
  • Pierre Werner received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[17].
  • Pierre Werner received the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[18].
  • Pierre Werner received the Robert Schuman Medal[19].
  • Pierre Werner received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Pierre Werner received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Pierre Werner received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[22].
  • Pierre Werner was a member of Romanian Academy[23].
  • Pierre Werner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Pierre Werner is recorded as male[25].
  • Pierre Werner's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Pierre Werner was affiliated with the Christian Social People's Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pierre Werner was born in Saint-André-lez-Lille[2]. He was born on December 29, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[15], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16], an academic institution[32], in France[33], founded in 1872[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], economist[8], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Luxembourg[13], a public office[35], in Luxembourg[36], founded in 1848[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[17], a grade of an order[38], in Luxembourg[39], founded in 1841[40]; Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[18], a class of award[41], in Spain[42], founded in 1981[43]; Robert Schuman Medal[19], a peace award[44]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[45], in Germany[46]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[22], a grade of an order[49], in Iceland[50], founded in 1921[51].

Personal Life

A child of Pierre Werner was Jean Werner[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24]. He was affiliated with the Christian Social People's Party[27].

Death and Burial

Pierre Werner died on June 24, 2002[5]. He passed away in Luxembourg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre Werner include Werner Plan[52], a policy plan[53] and Institut Pierre Werner[54], an organization[55], founded in 2003[56].

Why It Matters

Pierre Werner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Werner Plan[52], a policy plan[53] and Institut Pierre Werner[54], an organization[55], founded in 2003[56].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Werner born?

Pierre Werner's place of birth was Saint-André-lez-Lille[2].

Where did Pierre Werner die?

Pierre Werner died in Luxembourg[4].

What did Pierre Werner do for work?

Pierre Werner worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], economist[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Pierre Werner go to school?

Pierre Werner was educated at University of Paris[15] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16].

What awards did Pierre Werner receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[17], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[18], Robert Schuman Medal[19], and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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