Wolfgang Schäuble 1942 – 2023

Biography

Wolfgang Schäuble was born on September 18, 1942, in Freiburg im Breisgau, a city in the heart of Baden-Württemberg. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to public service as a German politician and statesman, contributing significantly to the political landscape of his nation during a transformative period in European history.

Schäuble’s career was marked by a commitment to governance and civic responsibility. He spent decades engaged in the work of shaping policy and serving his constituents, building a legacy of dedicated public service that extended throughout his adult life.

On December 26, 2023, Wolfgang Schäuble passed away in Offenburg at an advanced age, having succumbed to cancer. He was laid to rest at Waldbachfriedhof Offenburg, in the same region where he had spent much of his life. His passing marked the end of a lengthy career in German politics, leaving behind a record of service to his country and community that would be remembered by those who knew his work.