Willy Brandt

Quick Facts

Full Name	Willy Brandt
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1913(1913-12-18)
Age	111
Date Of Death	1992-10-08
Birthplace	Lübeck
Country	Germany
Birth City	Schleswig-Holstein
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Willy Brandt Biography

Willy Brandt is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 18, 1913 in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. German politician who was also the head of the Social Democratic Party who was the Chancellor of Germany between 1969 and 1974. He is most famous for his efforts to reconcile the nations that were part of the Soviet bloc.

John F. Kennedy was a big supporter of his and believed he was a useful tool in the Cold War. was a huge fan to his beliefs and thought that he could be a valuable tool during the Cold War.

He married Rut Hansen in 1948.

Willy Brandt Net Worth

Willy Brandt is one of the richest Politician from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willy Brandt 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1933, he left Germany in 1933 to go to Norway for the sake of escaping Nazi persecution.

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971 because of his efforts for a better relationship among West Germany and Soviet-controlled East Germany by implementing his policy of Ostpolitik.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Willy Brandt Dating?

According to our records, Willy Brandt married to Brigitte Seebacher , Rut Brandt , Anna Carlotta Thorkildsen. As of December 1, 2023, Willy Brandt’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Willy Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Willy Brandt celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Willy Brandt

1. Willy Brandt was Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974.
2. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971 for his Ostpolitik.
3. Brandt’s real name was Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm.
4. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
5. Brandt served as Mayor of West Berlin from 1957 to 1966.
6. He resigned as Chancellor after an espionage scandal involving his aide Günter Guillaume.
7. Brandt played a key role in improving relations with East Germany and the Soviet Union.
8. He supported European integration and helped establish the European Council.
9. Brandt advocated for disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation.
10. His famous kneeling gesture at the Warsaw Ghetto memorial symbolized German remorse for WWII atrocities.

Why was Willy Brandt important?

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971 for his efforts to strengthen cooperation in western Europe through the EEC and to achieve reconciliation between West Germany and the countries of Eastern Europe. He was the first Social Democrat chancellor since 1930.

Was Willy Brandt West or East Germany?

Willy Brandt, the first West German Chancellor to travel to East Germany, 1970.

What did Willy Brandt receive the prize for?

On 10 December 1971, Willy Brandt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Almost 25 years after the end of the Second World War, the Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured the West German Chancellor “ for his policy of reconciliation between old enemy countries ”, as stated as one of the reasons.

When did Willy Brandt win the Nobel Peace Prize?

1964-1987Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
1971| Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Who owns Brandt appliances?

Brandt is a French brandname producing various home equipment, created in 1924 by Edgar Brandt as a part of Hotchkiss-Brandt. Today, the company currently is owned by Cevital.