Egon Krenz

German politician, communist leader of East Germany
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Egon Krenz

Summary

Egon Krenz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kołobrzeg[2]. He was born on +1937-03-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #6,596 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Egon Krenz was born in Kołobrzeg[2].
  • Egon Krenz was born on +1937-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Egon Krenz was married to Erika Krenz[6].
  • A child of Egon Krenz was Carsten Krenz[7].
  • Egon Krenz held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Egon Krenz held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[9].
  • Egon Krenz's professions included politician[4].
  • Egon Krenz held the position of member of the Volkskammer[10].
  • Egon Krenz's education included a stint at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU[11].
  • Egon Krenz was educated at Polytechnic Secondary School[12].
  • Egon Krenz received the Order of Karl Marx[13].
  • Egon Krenz received the Banner of Labor[14].
  • Egon Krenz received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[15].
  • Egon Krenz was a member of Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[16].
  • Egon Krenz's religion is recorded as atheism[17].
  • Egon Krenz's image is recorded as Egon Krenz 2013.jpg[18].
  • Egon Krenz's image is recorded as Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1984-0704-400, Egon Krenz.jpg[19].
  • Egon Krenz's image is recorded as Egon Krenz 2007.jpg[20].
  • Egon Krenz is recorded as male[21].
  • Egon Krenz's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Egon Krenz was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[23].
  • Egon Krenz's signature is recorded as Egon Krenz signature.svg[24].
  • Egon Krenz's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081146028[25].
  • Egon Krenz's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 35255728[26].
  • Egon Krenz's GND ID is recorded as 118943154[27].

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Origins and Family

Egon Krenz was born in Kołobrzeg[2]. He was born on +1937-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU[11], a higher party school[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1938[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Polytechnic Secondary School[12], an educational institution[32], founded in 1959[33].

Career and Affiliations

Egon Krenz's professions included politician[4]. He held the position of member of the Volkskammer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Karl Marx[13], an order[34], in German Democratic Republic[35], founded in 1953[36]; Banner of Labor[14], an order[37], in German Democratic Republic[38], founded in 1954[39]; and Order of Friendship of Peoples[15], an order[40], in Soviet Union[41], founded in 1972[42].

Personal Life

Among Egon Krenz's spouses was Erika Krenz[6]. A child of him was Carsten Krenz[7]. His religion is recorded as atheism[17]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[23].

Why It Matters

Egon Krenz ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #6,596 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Egon Krenz born?

Born in Kołobrzeg[2], Egon Krenz…

Who was Egon Krenz married to?

Egon Krenz's spouses include Erika Krenz[6].

What did Egon Krenz do for work?

Egon Krenz worked as politician[4].

Where did Egon Krenz go to school?

Egon Krenz was educated at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU[11] and Polytechnic Secondary School[12].

What awards did Egon Krenz receive?

Honors received include Order of Karl Marx[13], Banner of Labor[14], and Order of Friendship of Peoples[15].

References

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  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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