Gerhard Schröder
Chancellor of West Germany (1998–2005)
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Chancellor of West Germany (1998–2005)
Born
April 7, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
lawyer, Chancellor of Germany, politician
GermanyBorn in Mossenberg-Wöhren
1944
Born in Mossenberg-Wöhren (1944-04-07)
1966
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1980
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1980–1983)
1983
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1983–1986)
1990
PositionMinister-President of Lower Saxony (1990–1998)
1997
PositionPresident of the Bundesrat of Germany (1997–1998)
About
Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder is a German former politician and lobbyist who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. From 1999 to 2004, he was also the Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). As chancellor, he led a coalition government of the SPD and Alliance 90/The Greens. Since leaving public office, Schröder has worked for Russian state-owned energy companies, including Nord Stream AG, Rosneft, and Gazprom.
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Who is Gerhard Schröder?+
Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder is a German former politician and lobbyist who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. From 1999 to 2004, he was also the Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). As chancellor, he led a coalition government of the SPD and Alliance 90/The Greens.
What does the name Gerhard mean?+
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
When was Gerhard Schröder born?+
Gerhard Schröder was born on April 7, 1944.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — April 7, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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