About Regina Abelt
Born 1954. Regina Abelt is a German politician and humanitarian.
Background
Abelt was born in Germany. She worked as an aid worker in Rwanda from 1979 to 1983. Abelt was one of the many foreign nurses working in the western Oromia Region where she met her future husband, Dr. Negasso Gidada, who was also a student at Germany's Goethe University Frankfurt. Even though she held German citizenship, Regina became the First Lady of Ethiopia by virtue of her marriage to the then President Dr. Negasso.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Regina Abelt?
Ethiopian First Lady, Rwandan aid worker
When was Regina Abelt born?
Regina Abelt was born on 12 May 1954 in Frankfurt.
What is Regina Abelt's occupation?
Regina Abelt is a politician and humanitarian.
What nationality is Regina Abelt?
Regina Abelt is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Regina Abelt. https://biography.guide/regina-abelt/
MLA: "Regina Abelt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/regina-abelt/.
Chicago: "Regina Abelt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/regina-abelt/.
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