Bruno Heck

German politician (1917–1989)
Person human Q316603
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Bruno Heck

Summary

Bruno Heck is a human[1]. Born in Aalen[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1917[3]. He died in Blaubeuren[4]. He died on September 16, 1989[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Bruno Heck's place of birth was Aalen[2].
  • Bruno Heck died in Blaubeuren[4].
  • Bruno Heck was born on January 20, 1917[3].
  • Bruno Heck died on September 16, 1989[5].
  • Bruno Heck held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • German was Bruno Heck's native language[9].
  • Bruno Heck's professions included politician[6].
  • Bruno Heck held the position of Member of the European Parliament[10].
  • Bruno Heck held the position of member of the German Bundestag[11].
  • Bruno Heck held the position of Secretary General of the CDU[12].
  • Bruno Heck held the position of member of the German Bundestag[13].
  • Bruno Heck held the position of member of the German Bundestag[14].
  • Bruno Heck held the position of member of the German Bundestag[15].
  • Bruno Heck's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Bruno Heck received the Robert Schuman Medal[17].
  • Bruno Heck received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Bruno Heck received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[19].
  • Bruno Heck received the Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].
  • Bruno Heck received the Grand Cross of the Order of Cisneros[21].
  • Bruno Heck received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Bruno Heck is recorded as male[23].
  • Bruno Heck's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Bruno Heck was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[25].
  • Bruno Heck's Commons category is recorded as Bruno Heck[26].
  • Bruno Heck's archives at is recorded as Archive for Christian Democratic Policy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aalen[2], Bruno Heck… he was born on January 20, 1917[3]. German was his native language[9].

Education

Bruno Heck was educated at University of Tübingen[16].

Career and Affiliations

Bruno Heck's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[10], a member of parliament[28], founded in 1979[29]; member of the German Bundestag[11], in Germany[30]; Secretary General of the CDU[12]; and president[31], a corporate title[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Robert Schuman Medal[17], a peace award[33]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[19], a grand cross[36], in Portugal[37]; Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], a grade of an order[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of Cisneros[21], a grade of an order[39], in Spain[40]; and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[41], in Germany[42].

Personal Life

Bruno Heck was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[25].

Death and Burial

Bruno Heck died on September 16, 1989[5]. He passed away in Blaubeuren[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bruno Heck include Bruno Heck Science Award[43], a science award[44], in Germany[45].

Why It Matters

Bruno Heck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Bruno Heck Science Award[43], a science award[44], in Germany[45].

FAQs

Where was Bruno Heck born?

Bruno Heck's place of birth was Aalen[2].

Where did Bruno Heck die?

Bruno Heck passed away in Blaubeuren[4].

What did Bruno Heck do for work?

Bruno Heck worked as politician[6].

Where did Bruno Heck go to school?

Bruno Heck was educated at University of Tübingen[16].

What awards did Bruno Heck receive?

Honors received include Robert Schuman Medal[17], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[19], and Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] ↑ . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . basic data about the members of the Bundestag. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] ↑ . 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. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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