Volker Türk
Austrian politician and United Nations human rights chief (born 1965)
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Summary
Volker Türk was born on August 27, 1965[1], in Linz[2]. He has worked as a jurist[3]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,051 views/month, #7,134 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Austria[5]
- Position held: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights[6]
- Employer: United Nations[7]
- Educated at: University of Vienna[8], Johannes Kepler University Linz[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Volker Türk[11]
- Family name: Türk[12]
- Given name: Volker[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[14]
Why It Matters
Volker Türk has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
Where was Volker Türk born?
Volker Türk was born in Linz[2].
What did Volker Türk do for work?
Volker Türk worked as a jurist[3].
Where did Volker Türk go to school?
Volker Türk was educated at University of Vienna[8] and Johannes Kepler University Linz[9].