Petra Kelly
German politician and activist (1947-1992)
1947 — 1992
Quick Facts
Profession
German politician and activist (1947-1992)
Born
November 29, 1947
Died
1992 (age ~45)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, environmentalist, activist
GermanyBorn in GünzburgDied in Bonn
1947
Born in Günzburg (1947-11-29)
1982
AwardRight Livelihood Award
1983
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1983–1987)
1985
PositionRepresentative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1985–1987)
1987
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1987–1990)
1992
Died in Bonn
About
Petra Karin Kelly was a German Green politician and ecofeminist activist. She was a founding member of the German Green Party, the first Green party to rise to prominence both nationally in Germany and worldwide. In 1982, she was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for "forging and implementing a new vision uniting ecological concerns with disarmament, social justice and human rights."
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Who is Petra Kelly?+
Petra Karin Kelly was a German Green politician and ecofeminist activist. She was a founding member of the German Green Party, the first Green party to rise to prominence both nationally in Germany and worldwide. In 1982, she was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for "forging and implementing a new
What does the name Petra mean?+
The name Petra means "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Borrowed from Petra or Petra in the 20th century. Can be considered the feminine equivalent of Petri. Sometimes associated with dialectal Finnish deer.". It is of German origin.
When was Petra Kelly born?+
Petra Kelly was born on November 29, 1947.
When did Petra Kelly die?+
Petra Kelly died in 1992, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Borrowed from Petra or Petra in the 20th century. Can be considered the feminine equivalent of Petri. Sometimes associated with dialectal Finnish deer.
The name Petra is of German origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Borrowed from Petra or Petra in the 20th century. Can be considered the feminine equivalent of Petri. Sometimes associated with dialectal Finnish deer.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Petra — November 29, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— a passerby
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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