Wolfgang Schäuble

German politician and statesman (1942–2023)
Person human Q16019
Wolfgang Schäuble
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Wolfgang Schäuble

Summary

Wolfgang Schäuble is a human[1]. He was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He died in Offenburg[3]. He worked as a jurist[4], politician[5], and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,018 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Wolfgang Schäuble…
  • Wolfgang Schäuble died in Offenburg[3].
  • Burial took place at Waldbachfriedhof Offenburg[8].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble's father was Karl Schäuble[9].
  • Among Wolfgang Schäuble's spouses was Ingeborg Schäuble[10].
  • A child of Wolfgang Schäuble was Christine Strobl[11].
  • A child of Wolfgang Schäuble was Juliane Schäuble[12].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • German was Wolfgang Schäuble's native language[14].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble's professions included jurist[4].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble's professions included politician[5].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble's field of work was politics[15].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held the position of Federal Minister of the Interior[16].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held the position of Federal Minister of Finance[17].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held the position of Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany[18].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held the position of Federal Minister of the Interior[20].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble held the position of member of the German Bundestag[21].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble was educated at University of Freiburg[22].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[23].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble received the Charlemagne Prize[24].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26].
  • Wolfgang Schäuble received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1942-09-18[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2023-12-26[31]

  • Community tags: politician[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 29871c46-1531-468e-839b-0afaa40972f5[33]

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Schäuble was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. His father was Karl Schäuble[9]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[22] and University of Hamburg[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[4], politician[5], and lawyer[6]. Wolfgang Schäuble's field of work was politics[15]. Positions held include Federal Minister of the Interior[16], a position[34], in Germany[35]; Federal Minister of Finance[17], a position[36], in Germany[37]; Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany[18], a position[38], in Germany[39]; member of the German Bundestag[19], in Germany[40]; President of the Bundestag[41], a position[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1949[44]; and leader of the Christian Democratic Union[45], a party leader[46], in Germany[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[24], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[48], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown[49].

Personal Life

Among Wolfgang Schäuble's spouses was Ingeborg Schäuble[10]. Children include Christine Strobl[11] and Juliane Schäuble[12]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[50]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[51].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Schäuble passed away in Offenburg[3]. He is buried at Waldbachfriedhof Offenburg[8].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Schäuble ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,018 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Schäuble born?

Wolfgang Schäuble's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Wolfgang Schäuble die?

Wolfgang Schäuble passed away in Offenburg[3].

Who were Wolfgang Schäuble's parents?

Wolfgang Schäuble's father was Karl Schäuble[9].

Who was Wolfgang Schäuble married to?

Wolfgang Schäuble's spouses include Ingeborg Schäuble[10].

What did Wolfgang Schäuble do for work?

Wolfgang Schäuble worked as jurist[4], politician[5], and lawyer[6].

Where did Wolfgang Schäuble go to school?

Wolfgang Schäuble was educated at University of Freiburg[22] and University of Hamburg[23].

What awards did Wolfgang Schäuble receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[24], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[27].

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  31. [49] . mfin.gouvernement.lu. mfin.gouvernement.lu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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