Armin Laschet

German politician (CDU)
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Armin Laschet

Summary

Armin Laschet is a human[1]. He was born in Aachen[2]. He was born on February 18, 1961[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], jurist[7], and editor-in-chief[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Armin Laschet's place of birth was Aachen[2].
  • Armin Laschet was born on February 18, 1961[3].
  • Armin Laschet's mother was Marcella Laschet[10].
  • Armin Laschet was married to Susanne Laschet[11].
  • A child of Armin Laschet was Johannes Laschet[12].
  • Armin Laschet held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • German was Armin Laschet's native language[14].
  • Armin Laschet's professions included journalist[4].
  • Armin Laschet worked as a politician[5].
  • Armin Laschet's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Armin Laschet worked as a jurist[7].
  • Armin Laschet worked as an editor-in-chief[8].
  • Armin Laschet worked as a head of government[15].
  • Armin Laschet held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[16].
  • Armin Laschet held the position of leader of the Christian Democratic Union[17].
  • Armin Laschet held the position of member of the German Bundestag[18].
  • Armin Laschet held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
  • Among Armin Laschet's employers was Rita Süssmuth[20].
  • Armin Laschet was educated at University of Bonn[21].
  • Armin Laschet's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].
  • Armin Laschet received the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[23].
  • Armin Laschet received the Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[24].
  • Armin Laschet received the Israel Jacobson Prize[25].
  • Armin Laschet received the European handicraft prize[26].
  • Armin Laschet received the Order pro Merito Melitensi[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aachen[2], Armin Laschet… he was born on February 18, 1961[3]. His mother was Marcella Laschet[10]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[21], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], jurist[7], editor-in-chief[8], and head of government[15]. Among Armin Laschet's employers was Rita Süssmuth[20]. Positions held include member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[16], a member of Landtag[36], in Germany[37]; leader of the Christian Democratic Union[17], a party leader[38], in Germany[39]; and member of the German Bundestag[18], in Germany[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[23], an order of merit[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1986[43]; Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[24], a carnival order[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1952[46]; Israel Jacobson Prize[25]; European handicraft prize[26], an award[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1992[49]; Order pro Merito Melitensi[27], an order[50], in Sovereign Military Order of Malta[51], founded in 1920[52]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[53], a grade of an order[54], in France[55].

Personal Life

Among Armin Laschet's spouses was Susanne Laschet[11]. A child of him was Johannes Laschet[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[56]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[57].

Why It Matters

Armin Laschet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Armin Laschet born?

Born in Aachen[2], Armin Laschet…

Who were Armin Laschet's parents?

Armin Laschet's mother was Marcella Laschet[10].

Who was Armin Laschet married to?

Armin Laschet's spouses include Susanne Laschet[11].

What did Armin Laschet do for work?

Armin Laschet worked as journalist[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], jurist[7], and editor-in-chief[8].

Where did Armin Laschet go to school?

Armin Laschet was educated at University of Bonn[21] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].

What awards did Armin Laschet receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[23], Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[24], Israel Jacobson Prize[25], and European handicraft prize[26].

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  28. [3] . Q2717314. Retrieved . europarl.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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