Wim Duisenberg
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Summary
Wim Duisenberg was born on July 9, 1935[1], in Heerenveen[2]. He died on July 31, 2005[3], in Faucon[4]. He worked as an economist[5], banker[6], politician[7], professor[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,163 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Zorgvlied[11]
- Spouse: Gretta Duisenberg[12]
- Child: Pieter Duisenberg[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[14]
- Native language: Dutch[15]
- Position held: member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[16], President of the European Central Bank[17], Minister of Finance[18], President of De Nederlandsche Bank[19]
- Employer: University of Groningen[20], University of Amsterdam[21]
- Educated at: University of Groningen[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24], Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[25], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[26], Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[27], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[29], Golden Schlitzohr[30], Walter Hallstein Prize[31], Ehrenplakette der Stadt Frankfurt am Main[32]
- Member of: Groninger Studentencorps Vindicat atque Polit[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[35]
- Commons category: Wim Duisenberg[36]
- Cause of death: heart failure[37], drowning[38]
- Family name: Duisenberg[39]
- Given name: Willem[40], Frederik[41]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[42]
- Manner of death: accidental death[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[44], English[45], French[46]
- Birth name: Willem Frederik Duisenberg[47]
- Name in native language: Wim Duisenberg[48]
- Number of children: 3[49]
Why It Matters
Wim Duisenberg has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Wim Duisenberg born?
Wim Duisenberg was born in Heerenveen[2].
Where did Wim Duisenberg die?
Wim Duisenberg died in Faucon[4].
Who was Wim Duisenberg married to?
Wim Duisenberg's spouses include Gretta Duisenberg[12].
What did Wim Duisenberg do for work?
Wim Duisenberg worked as an economist[5], banker[6], politician[7], professor[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Wim Duisenberg go to school?
Wim Duisenberg was educated at University of Groningen[22].
What awards did Wim Duisenberg receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24], Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[25], and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[26].