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Joachim Gauck
German Protestant pastor and politician, Federal President 2012-2017 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joachim Gauck (24 January 1940) is a German politician and former Lutheran pastor.[2] From 2012 to 2017, Gauck was the eleventh President of Germany after the Second World War.[3] Gauck was elected with 991 votes of 1,232 voting people.[4]
Quick Facts His Excellency, President of Germany ...
Joachim Gauck | |
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![]() Gauck in 2019 | |
President of Germany | |
In office 18 March 2012 – 19 March 2017 | |
Chancellor | Angela Merkel |
Preceded by | Christian Wulff |
Succeeded by | Frank-Walter Steinmeier |
Federal Commissioner for the Stasi Archives | |
In office 4 October 1990 – 10 October 2000 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Marianne Birthler |
Member of the Bundestag | |
In office 3 October 1990 – 4 October 1990 | |
Member of the People's Chamber | |
In office 18 March 1990 – 3 October 1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-01-24) 24 January 1940 (age 84) Rostock, Germany |
Political party | Independent (1990–present) |
Other political affiliations | New Forum/Alliance 90 (1989–1990) |
Spouse(s) | Gerhild Gauck (m. 1959; divorced 1991) |
Domestic partner | Daniela Schadt (2000–present) |
Children | Christian Martin Gesine Katharina |
Alma mater | University of Rostock[1] |
Profession | Pastor |
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