Wolfgang Schäuble
German politician and statesman (1942–2023)
1942 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
German politician and statesman (1942–2023)
Born
September 18, 1942
Died
2023 (age ~81)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
lawyer, politician, jurist
GermanyBorn in Freiburg im BreisgauDied in Offenburg
1942
Born in Freiburg im Breisgau (1942-09-18)
1972
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1972–1976)
1975
Positionsubstitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1975–1985)
1976
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1976–1980)
1980
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (1980–1983)
1983
PositionAbout
Wolfgang Schäuble was a German politician whose political career spanned more than five decades. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he was the longest-serving member of any democratic German parliament. Schäuble served as the 13th president of the Bundestag from 2017 to 2021.
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Who is Wolfgang Schäuble?+
Wolfgang Schäuble was a German politician whose political career spanned more than five decades. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he was the longest-serving member of any democratic German parliament. Schäuble served as the 13th president of the Bundestag from 2017 to 2021.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Schäuble born?+
Wolfgang Schäuble was born on September 18, 1942.
When did Wolfgang Schäuble die?+
Wolfgang Schäuble died in 2023, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — September 18, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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