Guido Westerwelle: Biography, Facts and Career
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Guido Westerwelle (German: [ˈɡiːdo ˈvɛstɐˌvɛlə]; 27 December 1961 – 18 March 2016) was a German politician who served as foreign minister in the second cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2009 to 2011, being the first openly gay person to hold any of these positions. He also led the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) from 2001 until he stepped down in 2011. A lawyer by profession, he was a member of the Bundestag from 1996 to 2013.
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- Full name: Guido Westerwelle
- Born: 1961-12-27
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q58284
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Who is Guido Westerwelle?
Guido Westerwelle (German: [ˈɡiːdo ˈvɛstɐˌvɛlə]; 27 December 1961 – 18 March 2016) was a German politician who served as foreign minister in the second cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2009 to 2011, being the first openly gay person to hold any of these positions.
What nationality is Guido Westerwelle?
Guido Westerwelle is Germany.
When was Guido Westerwelle born?
Guido Westerwelle was born on 1961-12-27.
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