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Ruth Fuchs
German politician and athlete, Olympic champion (1946–2023).
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Ruth Fuchs was a German politician and athlete, Olympic champion. Born on 14 December 1946 in Egeln, Fuchs died on 20 September 2023 in Jena at the age of 76.
Positions held include member of the German Bundestag (1990), member of the German Bundestag (1992–1994) and member of the German Bundestag (1994–1998). Honours include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold.
With a Wikipedia article in 31 languages, Ruth Fuchs is No. 72,585 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 December 1946, Egeln
- Died
- 20 September 2023, Jena (aged 76)
- Country
- East Germany
- Known as
- Politician, athletics competitor, javelin thrower
- Nickname
- Banne
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Socialist Unity Party of Germany, Party of Democratic Socialism
- Height
- 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 31
Did you know
44
Was 44 when first member of the German Bundestag (1990).
76
Lived to 76.
14 Dec
Shares a birthday with Dilma Rousseff and Tycho Brahe.
31
Has a Wikipedia article in 31 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1990Member of the German Bundestag
- 1992–1994Member of the German Bundestag
- 1994–1998Member of the German Bundestag
- 1998–2002Member of the German Bundestag
- 2004–2009Member of the Landtag of Thuringia
- —Member of the Volkskammer
Honours and works
Awards
- Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
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