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Born on December 29, 1953 in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, Matthias Platzeck is a politician and healthcare scientist. As of 2026, Matthias Platzeck is 72 years old. Listed accolades include Order of Merit of Brandenburg, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2011), Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1998) and 2 more.
My Take
What I find most compelling about Platzeck is the unusual path: a man trained in medical science who ended up leading Brandenburg for over a decade as Minister President. To me that background explains a lot, his repeated awards, including the Federal Republic's Great Cross with Star, read less like trophies and more like quiet recognition of steady, unglamorous competence. And I respect how he left, stepping down in 2013 for health reasons rather than clinging to power. In an era of politicians who overstay their welcome, that kind of self-aware exit feels almost old-fashioned, and genuinely admirable to me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthias Platzeck
- Name (Japanese)
- マティアス・プラツェック
- Reading
- まてぃあす・ぷらつぇっく
- Born
- December 29, 1953 (age 72)
- Origin
- Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
- Occupation
- politician / healthcare scientist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Order of Merit of Brandenburg
- 2011 Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 1998 Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Order of Friendship
- Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Matthias Platzeck born?
Born December 29, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Matthias Platzeck from?
Matthias Platzeck is from Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.
What does Matthias Platzeck do?
Matthias Platzeck works as politician, healthcare scientist.