Günter Verheugen
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Summary
Günter Verheugen was born on April 28, 1944[1], in Bad Kreuznach[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], journalist[4], and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (990 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[7]
- Native language: German[8]
- Position held: Parliamentary Secretary in Germany[9], foreign minister[10]
- Employer: European University Viadrina[11]
- Educated at: University of Cologne[12], University of Bonn[13]
- Award received: Bavarian Order of Merit[14], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[16], Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[17], Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[19], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[21], Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[22], Order of the Tribute to the Republic[23], Decoration for Exceptional Merits[24], Honorary doctor of the University of Szczecin[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross[26], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany[29], Free Democratic Party[30]
- Commons category: Günter Verheugen[31]
- Archives at: Archiv der sozialen Demokratie[32]
- Catalog code: 11002368[33]
- Family name: Verheugen[34]
- Given name: Günter[35]
- Work location: Bonn[36]
- Participant in: 1999 German presidential election[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Affiliation: SPD Bundestag fraction[39], FDP Bundestag fraction[40]
- Name in native language: Günter Verheugen[41]
- Biography at the Bundestag of Germany URL: http://webarchiv.bundestag.de/archive/2007/0206/mdb/mdb14/bio/V/verhegu0.html[42]
- Has written for: Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik[43]
Why It Matters
Günter Verheugen has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Günter Verheugen born?
Günter Verheugen's place of birth was Bad Kreuznach[2].
What did Günter Verheugen do for work?
Günter Verheugen worked as a politician[3], journalist[4], and university teacher[5].
Where did Günter Verheugen go to school?
Günter Verheugen was educated at University of Cologne[12] and University of Bonn[13].
What awards did Günter Verheugen receive?
Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[14], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[16], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[17].