Joachim Gauck
C- Birthday
- January 24, 1940
- Age
- 86
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $2M
About
Joachim Gauck is a German politician and retired Lutheran pastor who served as President of Germany from 2012 to 2017. He rose to prominence as an anti-communist civil rights activist in East Germany, playing a key role in the peaceful revolution that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Gauck's presidency was characterized by his commitment to democratic values and his efforts to promote civic engagement.
Career Timeline
Civil rights activist emerges
Gauck became a prominent anti-communist civil rights activist in East Germany.
Stasi Records Commissioner
Gauck became the first Federal Commissioner for the Stasi Records.
Elected President of Germany
Gauck was elected as President of Germany, serving as a moral compass for the nation.
Retirement from presidency
Gauck retired from the presidency, leaving behind a legacy of promoting democratic values.
Elder statesman, respected voice
Gauck remains a respected elder statesman, continuing to advocate for democratic values and civic engagement.
