Theo Waigel

German politician of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria party
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Theo Waigel

Summary

Theo Waigel is a human[1]. Born in Ursberg[2], he… he was born on +1939-04-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4], jurist[5], and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theo Waigel's place of birth was Ursberg[2].
  • Theo Waigel was born on +1939-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Among Theo Waigel's spouses was Irene Epple-Waigel[8].
  • Theo Waigel held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • German was Theo Waigel's native language[10].
  • Theo Waigel worked as a politician[4].
  • Theo Waigel's professions included jurist[5].
  • Theo Waigel worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Theo Waigel was educated at University of Würzburg[11].
  • Theo Waigel received the Bavarian Order of Merit[12].
  • Theo Waigel received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[13].
  • Theo Waigel received the Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[14].
  • Theo Waigel received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Theo Waigel received the Dinosaur of the Year[16].
  • Theo Waigel received the honorary chairperson[17].
  • Theo Waigel was a member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts[18].
  • Theo Waigel's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Theo Waigel's image is recorded as 2012 Theo Waigel.jpg[20].
  • Theo Waigel is recorded as male[21].
  • Theo Waigel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Theo Waigel was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[23].
  • Theo Waigel's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109649349[24].
  • Theo Waigel's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 37712961[25].
  • Theo Waigel's GND ID is recorded as 118818716[26].
  • Theo Waigel's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n83038855[27].

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Origins and Family

Theo Waigel's place of birth was Ursberg[2]. He was born on +1939-04-22T00:00:00Z[3]. German was his native language[10].

Education

Theo Waigel was educated at University of Würzburg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], jurist[5], and lawyer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], an order of merit[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1957[30]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[13], an order of merit[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1974[33]; Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[14], a carnival order[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1952[36]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[37], in Germany[38]; Dinosaur of the Year[16], an ironic award[39], in Germany[40]; and honorary chairperson[17], an honorary position[41].

Personal Life

Among Theo Waigel's spouses was Irene Epple-Waigel[8]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[19]. He was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[23].

Why It Matters

Theo Waigel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Theo Waigel born?

Theo Waigel's place of birth was Ursberg[2].

Who was Theo Waigel married to?

Theo Waigel's spouses include Irene Epple-Waigel[8].

What did Theo Waigel do for work?

Theo Waigel worked as politician[4], jurist[5], and lawyer[6].

Where did Theo Waigel go to school?

Theo Waigel was educated at University of Würzburg[11].

What awards did Theo Waigel receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[13], Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[14], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

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  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [14] . akv.de. Retrieved . akv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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