Helmut Schmidt
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Helmut Schmidt
Summary
Helmut Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he passed away in Hamburg[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], civil servant[6], non-fiction writer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,314 views/month, #6,349 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Helmut Schmidt was born in Hamburg[2].
- Helmut Schmidt passed away in Hamburg[3].
- Helmut Schmidt is buried at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[10].
- Helmut Schmidt's father was Gustav Ludwig Schmidt[11].
- Helmut Schmidt's mother was Ludovica Schmidt[12].
- Helmut Schmidt was married to Loki Schmidt[13].
- A child of Helmut Schmidt was Susanne Schmidt[14].
- Helmut Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[15].
- German was Helmut Schmidt's native language[16].
- Helmut Schmidt's professions included politician[4].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as an economist[5].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as a civil servant[6].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
- Helmut Schmidt worked as a writer[8].
- Helmut Schmidt's professions included statesperson[17].
- Helmut Schmidt's field of work was politics[18].
- Helmut Schmidt's field of work was publishing[19].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Member of the European Parliament[20].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of member of the German Bundestag[21].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Federal Chancellor of Germany[22].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Senator of the Interior[23].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Federal Minister of Defence[24].
- Helmut Schmidt held the position of Federal Minister of Finance[25].
- Helmut Schmidt was educated at University of Hamburg[26].
- Helmut Schmidt was educated at Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1918-12-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2015-11-10[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks, politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 38d388d7-8a32-4ac0-be9f-9f5bd6d39305[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hamburg[2], Helmut Schmidt… his father was Gustav Ludwig Schmidt[11]. His mother was Ludovica Schmidt[12]. German was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Hamburg[26], Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory[27], and Lichtwarkschule[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], civil servant[6], non-fiction writer[7], writer[8], and statesperson[17]. Fields of work include politics[18] and publishing[19]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[20], a member of parliament[35], founded in 1979[36]; member of the German Bundestag[21], in Germany[37]; Federal Chancellor of Germany[22], a public office[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1949[40]; Senator of the Interior[23]; Federal Minister of Defence[24], a position[41], in Germany[42]; and Federal Minister of Finance[25], a position[43], in Germany[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[45], Financial Times Person of the Year[46], Theodor Heuss Award[47], honorary doctor of Harvard University[48], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[49], and honorary citizen of Hamburg[50].
Personal Life
Among Helmut Schmidt's spouses was Loki Schmidt[13]. A child of him was Susanne Schmidt[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[51]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[52].
Death and Burial
Helmut Schmidt died in Hamburg[3]. Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Helmut Schmidt include Hamburg Airport[53], a commercial airport[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1911[56], headquartered in Fuhlsbüttel[57]; Helmut Schmidt University[58], a military school[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1972[61], headquartered in Hamburg[62]; Helmut-Schmidt-Zukunftspreis[63], an award[64], in Germany[65], founded in 2022[66]; and Helmut Schmidt Prize for German-American Economic History[67], a science award[68], in Germany[69].
Why It Matters
Helmut Schmidt ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,314 views/month, #6,349 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
He has been cited as an influence by Andrea Petkovic[72], a tennis player[73], b. 1987[74], of Germany[75].
Entities named for him include Hamburg Airport[53], a commercial airport[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1911[56], headquartered in Fuhlsbüttel[57]; Helmut Schmidt University[58], a military school[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1972[61], headquartered in Hamburg[62]; Helmut-Schmidt-Zukunftspreis[63], an award[64], in Germany[65], founded in 2022[66]; and Helmut Schmidt Prize for German-American Economic History[67], a science award[68], in Germany[69].
FAQs
Where was Helmut Schmidt born?
Helmut Schmidt's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
Where did Helmut Schmidt die?
Helmut Schmidt passed away in Hamburg[3].
Who were Helmut Schmidt's parents?
Helmut Schmidt's father was Gustav Ludwig Schmidt[11]. Helmut Schmidt's mother was Ludovica Schmidt[12].
Who was Helmut Schmidt married to?
Helmut Schmidt's spouses include Loki Schmidt[13].
What did Helmut Schmidt do for work?
Helmut Schmidt worked as politician[4], economist[5], civil servant[6], non-fiction writer[7], and writer[8].
Where did Helmut Schmidt go to school?
Helmut Schmidt was educated at University of Hamburg[26], Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory[27], and Lichtwarkschule[34].
What awards did Helmut Schmidt receive?
Honors received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[45], Financial Times Person of the Year[46], Theodor Heuss Award[47], and honorary doctor of Harvard University[48].
Who did Helmut Schmidt influence?
Helmut Schmidt has been cited as an influence by Andrea Petkovic[72].