Richard von Weizsäcker

President of Germany from 1984 to 1994
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Richard von Weizsäcker

Summary

Richard von Weizsäcker is a human[1]. He was born in New Palace[2]. He passed away in Berlin[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,623 views/month, #6,951 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard von Weizsäcker's place of birth was New Palace[2].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker passed away in Berlin[3].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[8].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker's father was Ernst von Weizsäcker[9].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker's mother was Marianne von Weizsäcker[10].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker was married to Marianne von Weizsäcker[11].
  • A child of Richard von Weizsäcker was Robert K. von Weizsäcker[12].
  • A child of Richard von Weizsäcker was Andreas von Weizsäcker[13].
  • A child of Richard von Weizsäcker was Beatrice von Weizsäcker[14].
  • A child of Richard von Weizsäcker was Fritz von Weizsäcker[15].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • German was Richard von Weizsäcker's native language[17].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker worked as a politician[4].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held the position of president of Germany[18].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held the position of Governing Mayor of Berlin[19].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held the position of member of the German Bundestag[20].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held the position of member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin[21].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held the position of Berlin member of the Bundestag[22].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker held the position of member of the German Bundestag[23].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker was employed by Mannesmann[24].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker was employed by Boehringer Ingelheim[25].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[26].
  • Richard von Weizsäcker was educated at Balliol College[27].

Product Details

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  • Community tags: politician[28]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 785486ee-f4a4-4246-99db-b26272fc3573[29]

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Origins and Family

Born in New Palace[2], Richard von Weizsäcker… his father was Ernst von Weizsäcker[9]. His mother was Marianne von Weizsäcker[10]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[26], a campus university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1734[32], headquartered in Göttingen[33]; Balliol College[27], a college of the University of Oxford[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1263[36], headquartered in Oxford[37]; and University of Oxford[38], a collegiate university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1096[41], headquartered in Oxford[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and military personnel[6]. Employers include Mannesmann[24], a business[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1890[45], headquartered in Mannesmann-Haus[46] and Boehringer Ingelheim[25]. Positions held include president of Germany[18], a public office[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1949[49]; Governing Mayor of Berlin[19], a position[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1951[52], headquartered in Berlin[53]; member of the German Bundestag[20], in Germany[54]; member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin[21]; Berlin member of the Bundestag[22], a position[55], in Germany[56]; and President of the DEKT[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[58], Schärfste Klinge[59], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[60], Order of the Quetzal[61], Order of Antonio José de Irisarri[62], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[63].

Personal Life

Among Richard von Weizsäcker's spouses was Marianne von Weizsäcker[11]. Children include Robert K. von Weizsäcker[12], an economist[64], b. 1954[65], of Germany[66]; Andreas von Weizsäcker[13], a sculptor[67], 1956–2008[68], of Germany[69]; Beatrice von Weizsäcker[14], a jurist[70], b. 1958[71], of Germany[72]; and Fritz von Weizsäcker[15], an internist[73], 1960–2019[74], of Germany[75], awarded the honorary doctor of the Voronezh State University[76]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[77]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[78].

Death and Burial

Richard von Weizsäcker died in Berlin[3]. He is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[8].

Why It Matters

Richard von Weizsäcker ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,623 views/month, #6,951 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Richard von Weizsäcker born?

Born in New Palace[2], Richard von Weizsäcker…

Where did Richard von Weizsäcker die?

Richard von Weizsäcker passed away in Berlin[3].

Who were Richard von Weizsäcker's parents?

Richard von Weizsäcker's father was Ernst von Weizsäcker[9]. Richard von Weizsäcker's mother was Marianne von Weizsäcker[10].

Who was Richard von Weizsäcker married to?

Richard von Weizsäcker's spouses include Marianne von Weizsäcker[11].

What did Richard von Weizsäcker do for work?

Richard von Weizsäcker worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and military personnel[6].

Where did Richard von Weizsäcker go to school?

Richard von Weizsäcker was educated at University of Göttingen[26], Balliol College[27], and University of Oxford[38].

What awards did Richard von Weizsäcker receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[58], Schärfste Klinge[59], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[60], and Order of the Quetzal[61].

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