Guido Brunner

German diplomat and politician (1930–1997)
Person human Q216261
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Summary

Guido Brunner is a human[1]. He was born in Madrid[2]. He was born on May 27, 1930[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on December 2, 1997[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Guido Brunner's place of birth was Madrid[2].
  • Guido Brunner passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Guido Brunner was born on May 27, 1930[3].
  • Guido Brunner died on December 2, 1997[5].
  • Guido Brunner held citizenship in Spain[10].
  • Guido Brunner held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • German was Guido Brunner's native language[12].
  • Guido Brunner's professions included politician[6].
  • Guido Brunner's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Guido Brunner's professions included jurist[8].
  • Guido Brunner held the position of member of the German Bundestag[13].
  • Guido Brunner held the position of ambassador of Germany to Spain[14].
  • Guido Brunner held the position of Senator of Berlin[15].
  • Guido Brunner held the position of West German ambassador to Spain[16].
  • Guido Brunner held the position of European Commissioner for Energy[17].
  • Guido Brunner held the position of European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science[18].
  • Guido Brunner received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19].
  • Guido Brunner received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Guido Brunner received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[21].
  • Guido Brunner was a member of Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[22].
  • Guido Brunner is recorded as male[23].
  • Guido Brunner's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Guido Brunner was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party[25].
  • Guido Brunner's Commons category is recorded as Guido Brunner[26].
  • Guido Brunner's catalog code is recorded as 11000281[27].

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Origins and Family

Guido Brunner's place of birth was Madrid[2]. He was born on May 27, 1930[3]. German was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8]. Positions held include member of the German Bundestag[13], in Germany[28]; ambassador of Germany to Spain[14], a position[29], in Spain[30]; Senator of Berlin[15]; West German ambassador to Spain[16], a historical position[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1949[33]; European Commissioner for Energy[17], a position[34], founded in 1958[35]; and European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science[18], a position[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], a grade of an order[37], in Spain[38]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[39], in Germany[40]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[21], a grade of an order[41], in Spain[42].

Personal Life

Guido Brunner was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Guido Brunner died on December 2, 1997[5]. He died in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

Guido Brunner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Guido Brunner born?

Guido Brunner's place of birth was Madrid[2].

Where did Guido Brunner die?

Guido Brunner passed away in Madrid[4].

What did Guido Brunner do for work?

Guido Brunner worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8].

What awards did Guido Brunner receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], and Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. 27d ago · M2k~dewiki · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → member of the German Bundestag, ambassador of Germany to Spain, Senator of Berlin +7
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    Discogs artist id → 5465335
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, diplomat, jurist
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  4. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Guido
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