Gerd Bucerius

German politician and journalist (1906-1995)
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Gerd Bucerius

Summary

Gerd Bucerius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hamm[2]. He was born on May 19, 1906[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on September 29, 1995[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], judge[8], publisher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerd Bucerius's place of birth was Hamm[2].
  • Gerd Bucerius passed away in Hamburg[4].
  • Gerd Bucerius was born on May 19, 1906[3].
  • Gerd Bucerius died on September 29, 1995[5].
  • Gerd Bucerius is buried at Reinbek[12].
  • Gerd Bucerius's father was Walter Bucerius[13].
  • Gerd Bucerius was married to Ebelin Bucerius[14].
  • Gerd Bucerius held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • German was Gerd Bucerius's native language[16].
  • Gerd Bucerius's professions included journalist[6].
  • Gerd Bucerius worked as a politician[7].
  • Gerd Bucerius's professions included judge[8].
  • Gerd Bucerius's professions included publisher[9].
  • Gerd Bucerius's professions included writer[10].
  • Gerd Bucerius held the position of member of the German Bundestag[17].
  • Gerd Bucerius held the position of member of the Hamburg Parliament[18].
  • Gerd Bucerius held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
  • Gerd Bucerius held the position of member of the German Bundestag[20].
  • Gerd Bucerius held the position of member of the German Bundestag[21].
  • Gerd Bucerius's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[22].
  • Gerd Bucerius's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[23].
  • Gerd Bucerius received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Gerd Bucerius is recorded as male[25].
  • Gerd Bucerius's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gerd Bucerius was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerd Bucerius was born in Hamm[2]. He was born on May 19, 1906[3]. His father was Walter Bucerius[13]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Hamburg[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Hamburg[31] and University of Freiburg[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]. Gerd Bucerius earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], judge[8], publisher[9], and writer[10]. Positions held include member of the German Bundestag[17], in Germany[37] and member of the Hamburg Parliament[18].

Recognition

Gerd Bucerius received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].

Personal Life

Among Gerd Bucerius's spouses was Ebelin Bucerius[14]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[27].

Death and Burial

Gerd Bucerius died on September 29, 1995[5]. He died in Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Reinbek[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gerd Bucerius include Bucerius Law School[38], a private Hochschule[39], in Germany[40], founded in 2000[41]; Bucerius Kunst Forum[42], an art museum[43], in Germany[44], founded in 2002[45]; and Gerd Bucerius Free Press of Eastern Europe Award[46], an award[47].

Why It Matters

Gerd Bucerius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Bucerius Law School[38], a private Hochschule[39], in Germany[40], founded in 2000[41]; Bucerius Kunst Forum[42], an art museum[43], in Germany[44], founded in 2002[45]; and Gerd Bucerius Free Press of Eastern Europe Award[46], an award[47].

FAQs

Where was Gerd Bucerius born?

Born in Hamm[2], Gerd Bucerius…

Where did Gerd Bucerius die?

Gerd Bucerius died in Hamburg[4].

Who were Gerd Bucerius's parents?

Gerd Bucerius's father was Walter Bucerius[13].

Who was Gerd Bucerius married to?

Gerd Bucerius's spouses include Ebelin Bucerius[14].

What did Gerd Bucerius do for work?

Gerd Bucerius worked as journalist[6], politician[7], judge[8], publisher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Gerd Bucerius go to school?

Gerd Bucerius was educated at University of Hamburg[22] and University of Freiburg[23].

What awards did Gerd Bucerius receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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