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Wolfgang Ernst

b. 1956

German lawyer and jurist

Jurist University teacher
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About Wolfgang Ernst

Born 1956. Wolfgang Ernst is a German jurist and university teacher.

Wolfgang Hermann Wernher Ernst (born 1956 in Bonn, Germany

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Important facts

Born
1956, Bonn
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jurist, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Bonn, Yale Law School
Positions held
Regius Professor of Civil Law
Employers
University of Tübingen, University of Bonn, University of Zurich, University of Oxford
Awards
Honorary doctor of the University of Vienna; Teaching award of the state of Baden-Württemberg; Legum Doctor
Also known as
Wolfgang Hermann Wernher Ernst

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wolfgang Ernst?

German lawyer and jurist (1956-)

When was Wolfgang Ernst born?

Wolfgang Ernst was born in 1956 in Bonn.

What is Wolfgang Ernst's occupation?

Wolfgang Ernst is a jurist and university teacher.

What nationality is Wolfgang Ernst?

Wolfgang Ernst is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wolfgang Ernst

· Wikidata: Q19959384

· DBpedia: Wolfgang Ernst

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