Wilhelm Haferkamp

German politician (1923-1995)
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Summary

Wilhelm Haferkamp is a human[1]. Born in Duisburg[2], he… he was born on July 1, 1923[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on January 17, 1995[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Haferkamp was born in Duisburg[2].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp died in Brussels[4].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp was born on July 1, 1923[3].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp died on January 17, 1995[5].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • German was Wilhelm Haferkamp's native language[9].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's professions included politician[6].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[10].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp held the position of European Commissioner for External Relations[11].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp held the position of vice-president of the European Commission[12].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's education included a stint at University of Cologne[13].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp is recorded as male[15].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[17].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Haferkamp[18].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's family name is recorded as Haferkamp[19].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[20].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's work location is recorded as Düsseldorf[21].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Wilhelm Haferkamp's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Wilhelm Haferkamp'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Haferkamp's place of birth was Duisburg[2]. He was born on July 1, 1923[3]. German was his native language[9].

Education

Wilhelm Haferkamp's education included a stint at University of Cologne[13].

Career and Affiliations

Wilhelm Haferkamp's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[10], a member of Landtag[24], in Germany[25]; European Commissioner for External Relations[11], a position[26]; and vice-president of the European Commission[12], a public office[27], founded in 1958[28].

Recognition

Wilhelm Haferkamp received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Haferkamp was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[17].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Haferkamp died on January 17, 1995[5]. He died in Brussels[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Haferkamp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Haferkamp born?

Born in Duisburg[2].

Where did Wilhelm Haferkamp die?

Wilhelm Haferkamp died in Brussels[4].

What did Wilhelm Haferkamp do for work?

Wilhelm Haferkamp worked as politician[6].

Where did Wilhelm Haferkamp go to school?

Wilhelm Haferkamp was educated at University of Cologne[13].

What awards did Wilhelm Haferkamp receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . landtag.nrw.de. landtag.nrw.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . 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. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Image → ETH-BIB-Wilhelm Haferkamp, ehemaliger Vizepräsident der Euro
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