Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 17/07/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Hamburg, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Angela Merkel
09/09/2026
Angela Merkel said Europe should reopen dialogue with Russia and warned that the continent must not lose sight of diplomacy. The remarks came during a period of ongoing debate in Europe over security, Ukraine, and relations with Moscow.
30/01/2025
Angela Merkel publicly criticised CDU leader Friedrich Merz after his party backed a parliamentary migration motion with support from the far-right AfD. She said it was wrong to knowingly allow the AfD to help pass a Bundestag vote, making the dispute a major intervention in German politics.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Angela Dorothea Merkel |
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| Nickname | Mutti |
| Maiden Name | Kasner |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany |
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| Degree | Doctorate in Physics |
| Alma Mater | Karl Marx University (now University of Leipzig) |
| Doctorate Field | Quantum Chemistry |
| Abitur | 1973 (Templin) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Cancer |
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| Religion | Protestant Christian (Lutheran) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Horst Kasner |
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| Mother | Herlind Kasner |
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Career
| Political Journey |
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| Biggest Rival | Gerhard Schröder |
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Favourites
| Favorite Food | Mettwurst (minced pork sausage) with green cabbage |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Angela Merkel does not smoke. | |
| 2. Angela Merkel drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Merkel's paternal grandfather had Polish ancestry. | |
| 4. Religion has been significant in Merkel's life. | |
| 5. She learned to speak Russian fluently during her school days. | |
| 6. In 1989, Merkel joined the democracy movement post the Berlin Wall's fall. | |
| 7. Merkel divorced her first husband in 1982 but retained his surname. | |
| 8. Forbes ranked Merkel as the world's second most powerful person in 2015. | |
| 9. Time magazine honored Merkel as the 'Person of the Year' in 2015. | |
| 10. She was a member of the communist East German Free German Youth (FDJ). | |
| 11. She was the first woman to hold the office of Chancellor of Germany. | |
| 12. She was the first Chancellor of reunified Germany to have been raised in the former East Germany. | |
| 13. She worked as a research chemist at the Central Institute of Physical Chemistry at the Academy of Sciences (1978-1990). | |
| 14. She was known for her pragmatic and methodical approach to governance. | |
| 15. She published her memoirs detailing her private life and 16 years in office. |
