Konrad Adenauer
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Konrad Adenauer
Summary
Konrad Adenauer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cologne[2]. He died in Rhöndorf[3]. He worked as a lawyer[4], judge[5], assessor[6], resistance fighter[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,209 views/month, #5,369 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Konrad Adenauer was born in Cologne[2].
- Konrad Adenauer passed away in Rhöndorf[3].
- Konrad Adenauer is buried at Bad Honnef-Rhöndorf Forest Cemetery[10].
- Konrad Adenauer's father was Johann Konrad Adenauer[11].
- Among Konrad Adenauer's spouses was Emma Adenauer[12].
- Among Konrad Adenauer's spouses was Auguste Adenauer[13].
- A child of Konrad Adenauer was Konrad Adenauer[14].
- A child of Konrad Adenauer was Max Adenauer[15].
- A child of Konrad Adenauer was Maria Adenauer[16].
- A child of Konrad Adenauer was Ferdinand Adenauer[17].
- A child of Konrad Adenauer was Paul Adenauer[18].
- A child of Konrad Adenauer was Charlotte Adenauer[19].
- Konrad Adenauer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[20].
- Konrad Adenauer held citizenship in Germany[21].
- German was Konrad Adenauer's native language[22].
- Konrad Adenauer worked as a lawyer[4].
- Konrad Adenauer worked as a judge[5].
- Konrad Adenauer worked as an assessor[6].
- Konrad Adenauer worked as a resistance fighter[7].
- Konrad Adenauer's professions included autobiographer[8].
- Konrad Adenauer's professions included Chancellor of Germany[23].
- Konrad Adenauer held the position of Federal Chancellor of Germany[24].
- Konrad Adenauer held the position of member of the German Bundestag[25].
- Konrad Adenauer held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[26].
- Konrad Adenauer held the position of lord mayor of Cologne[27].
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Origins and Family
Konrad Adenauer's place of birth was Cologne[2]. His father was Johann Konrad Adenauer[11]. German was his native language[22].
Education
Educated at University of Freiburg[28], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[29], and University of Bonn[30].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lawyer[4], judge[5], assessor[6], resistance fighter[7], autobiographer[8], and Chancellor of Germany[23]. Positions held include Federal Chancellor of Germany[24], a public office[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1949[33]; member of the German Bundestag[25], in Germany[34]; member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[26], a member of Landtag[35], in Germany[36]; lord mayor of Cologne[27], a position[37], in Germany[38]; member of the Prussian House of Lords[39], a position[40], in Prussia[41]; and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs[42], a position[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1871[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[46], Grand Cross special issue of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, special issue[47], Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich[48], Bavarian Order of Merit[49], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[50], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[51].
Personal Life
Spouses include Emma Adenauer[12], 1880–1916[52], of German Empire[53] and Auguste Adenauer[13], 1895–1948[54], of Germany[55], specialised in marriage[56]. Children include Konrad Adenauer[14], a jurist[57], 1906–1993[58], of Germany[59]; Max Adenauer[15], a politician[60], 1910–2004[61], of Germany[62], awarded the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[63]; Maria Adenauer[16]; Ferdinand Adenauer[17]; Paul Adenauer[18]; and Charlotte Adenauer[19]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[64]. Political affiliations include Centre Party[65] and Christian Democratic Union[66].
Death and Burial
Konrad Adenauer died in Rhöndorf[3]. Burial took place at Bad Honnef-Rhöndorf Forest Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Konrad Adenauer include Cologne Bonn Airport[67], a commercial airport[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1939[70]; Konrad Adenauer Foundation[71], a party political foundation in Germany[72], in Germany[73], founded in 1955[74], headquartered in Berlin[75]; he[76], an Airbus A310[77], in Germany[78]; Konrad Adenauer Prize[79], an award[80], in Germany[81]; Konrad Adenauer Bridge[82], a road bridge[83], in Germany[84]; École de Gaulle-Adenauer[85], a French school abroad[86], in Germany[87], founded in 2000[88], headquartered in Mehlem[89]; Literaturpreis der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung[90], a literary award[91], in Germany[92]; and Adenauer-de Gaulle Prize[93].
Why It Matters
Konrad Adenauer ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,209 views/month, #5,369 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[94] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[95]
Entities named for him include Cologne Bonn Airport[67], a commercial airport[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1939[70]; Konrad Adenauer Foundation[71], a party political foundation in Germany[72], in Germany[73], founded in 1955[74], headquartered in Berlin[75]; he[76], an Airbus A310[77], in Germany[78]; Konrad Adenauer Prize[79], an award[80], in Germany[81]; Konrad Adenauer Bridge[82], a road bridge[83], in Germany[84]; and École de Gaulle-Adenauer[85], a French school abroad[86], in Germany[87], founded in 2000[88], headquartered in Mehlem[89].
FAQs
Where was Konrad Adenauer born?
Born in Cologne[2], Konrad Adenauer…
Where did Konrad Adenauer die?
Konrad Adenauer died in Rhöndorf[3].
Who were Konrad Adenauer's parents?
Konrad Adenauer's father was Johann Konrad Adenauer[11].
Who was Konrad Adenauer married to?
Konrad Adenauer's spouses include Emma Adenauer[12] and Auguste Adenauer[13].
What did Konrad Adenauer do for work?
Konrad Adenauer worked as lawyer[4], judge[5], assessor[6], resistance fighter[7], and autobiographer[8].
Where did Konrad Adenauer go to school?
Konrad Adenauer was educated at University of Freiburg[28], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[29], and University of Bonn[30].
What awards did Konrad Adenauer receive?
Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[46], Grand Cross special issue of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, special issue[47], Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich[48], and Bavarian Order of Merit[49].