
German politician (SPD)
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German politician (SPD)
Born
December 29, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, healthcare scientist
1953
Born in Potsdam (1953-12-29)
1974
EducationStudied at Technische Universität Ilmenau (1974–1979)
1990
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1990–1990)
1990
Positionmember of the Volkskammer (1990–1990)
1990
Positionmember of the Landtag of Brandenburg (1990–1992)
1998
Positionmayor of a place in Germany (1998–2002)
Frequently Asked Questions
Matthias Platzeck is German politician (SPD). Born in 1953.
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
Matthias Platzeck was born on December 29, 1953.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — December 29, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Matthias?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Actions
1998
AwardOfficer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
2002
PositionMinister-President of Brandenburg (2002–2013)
2004
PositionPresident of the Bundesrat of Germany (2004–2005)
2004
Positionmember of the Landtag of Brandenburg (2004–2009)
2005
Positionchairman of the Social Democratic Party (2005–2006)
2009
Positionmember of the Landtag of Brandenburg (2009–2014)
2011
AwardGreat Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Present
Age ~73