Kurt Waldheim
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Summary
Kurt Waldheim was born on December 21, 1918[1], in Sankt Andrä-Wördern[2]. He died on June 14, 2007[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], autobiographer[7], military personnel[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,081 views/month, #6,354 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[11], Präsidentengruft[12]
- Spouse: Elisabeth Waldheim[13]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[14], Nazi Germany[15]
- Occupation: university teacher[16], jurist[17]
- Position held: President of Austria[18], United Nations Secretary-General[19], Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria[20], ambassador of Austria to Canada[21], military officer[22]
- Employer: United Nations[23], Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs[24]
- Educated at: University of Vienna[25], Diplomatic Academy of Vienna[26]
- Award received: Iron Cross[27], Eastern Medal[28], War Merit Cross[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX[30], Order of the Smile[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[32], United Nations Peace Medal[33], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[34], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[35], Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir[36], NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal[37], honorary doctorate from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis[38]
- Member of: National Socialist German Students' League[39]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Member of political party: Austrian People's Party[42]
- Military branch: Sturmabteilung[43], German Army[44]
- Commons category: Kurt Waldheim[45]
- Military, police or special rank: Oberleutnant[46]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[47], heart failure[48]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Laws[49]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[50]
- Family name: Waldheim[51]
- Given name: Kurt[52], Josef[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kurt Waldheim[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kurt Waldheim include he affair[55], a political scandal[56], in Austria[57].
Why It Matters
Kurt Waldheim has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include he affair[55], a political scandal[56], in Austria[57].
FAQs
Where was Kurt Waldheim born?
Kurt Waldheim was born in Sankt Andrä-Wördern[2].
Where did Kurt Waldheim die?
Kurt Waldheim passed away in Vienna[4].
Who was Kurt Waldheim married to?
Kurt Waldheim's spouses include Elisabeth Waldheim[13].
What did Kurt Waldheim do for work?
Kurt Waldheim worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], autobiographer[7], military personnel[8], and lawyer[9].
Where did Kurt Waldheim go to school?
Kurt Waldheim was educated at University of Vienna[25] and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna[26].
What awards did Kurt Waldheim receive?
Honors received include Iron Cross[27], Eastern Medal[28], War Merit Cross[29], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX[30].