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 |
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In office
18 March 2012 – 19 March 2017 |
| Chancellor | Angela Merkel |
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| Preceded by | Christian Wulff |
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| Succeeded by | Frank-Walter Steinmeier |
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In office
4 October 1990 – 10 October 2000 |
| Preceded by | None |
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| Succeeded by | Marianne Birthler |
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In office
3 October 1990 – 4 October 1990 |
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In office
18 March 1990 – 3 October 1990 |
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| Born | (1940-01-24) 24 January 1940 (age 85)
Rostock, Germany |
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| Political party | Independent
(1990–present) |
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Other political
affiliations | New Forum/Alliance 90
(1989–1990) |
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| Spouse(s) | Gerhild Gauck (m. 1959; divorced 1991) |
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| Domestic partner | Daniela Schadt (2000–present) |
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| Children | Christian
Martin
Gesine
Katharina |
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| Alma mater | University of Rostock[1] |
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| Profession | Pastor |
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