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Angela Merkel

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Angela Merkel

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Angela Dorothea Merkel, maiden name Kasner, is a German female politician, physicist, and quantum chemist. She was the former Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, a member of the German Christian Democratic Union, and served as the leader of the party for many years. He graduated from the University of Leipzig with a master's degree in physics and a doctorate in quantum chemistry. In addition to German, he also speaks Russian, English and other languages.

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Political figures
Nationality
Germany
Born
1954-07-17
Wikidata
Q567
Occupations politicianphysicistpoliticianchemist
Aliases leader of the free worldAngela Dorothea MerkelAngela MerkelAngela Merkel

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