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Born on April 1, 1963 in Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Francia, Gabriele Renate Homey is a jurist, philanthropist and general manager. As of 2026, Gabriele Renate Homey is 63 years old. Education on record includes University of Cologne.
My Take
To me she is better known as Begum Aga Khan than by her birth name. A Frankfurt-born German trained as a jurist, she married Aga Khan IV and held that title from 1998 to 2014, blending a legal mind with a life of philanthropy. I find that combination quietly impressive: the rigor of law paired with genuine charitable commitment. Having also carried the Thyssen name, she clearly lived through dramatic chapters. Rather than seeking the spotlight, she devoted herself to giving, and I think that kind of restrained, purposeful life deserves understated respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gabriele Renate Homey
- Name (Japanese)
- ガブリエレ・ティッセン
- Reading
- がぶりえれ・てぃっせん
- Born
- April 1, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Francia
- Occupation
- jurist / philanthropist / general manager
2. Background
- University
- University of Cologne
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inaara%20Aga%20Khan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q89860
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gabriele Renate Homey born?
Born April 1, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Gabriele Renate Homey from?
Gabriele Renate Homey is from Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Francia.
What does Gabriele Renate Homey do?
Gabriele Renate Homey works as jurist, philanthropist, general manager.
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