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Angela Merkel was elected as the Chancellor of Germany in 2005 and reelected in 2009, 2013, and 2017. She has received numerous accolades, including being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 2015,[1] ranking first in Forbes' Power Women 2020,[2] and fourth in their Powerful People list in 2018.[3][4] Merkel has also been awarded several honorary doctorates, such as from Harvard University in May 2019.[5] Holding a doctorate in quantum chemistry earned in 1986,[6] Merkel became the first female and first East German Chancellor of Germany in 2005. She is often referred to as “Mutti Merkel" or Mother Merkel, a nickname suggesting a motherly image, which is attributed to her leadership style in Germany. This article explores Angela Merkel's identity, life experiences, and the significant events that have influenced her public image.
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- ^ "Harvard awards nine honorary degrees at 368th Commencement". Harvard Gazette. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ Miller, Saskia (2020-04-20). "The Secret to Germany's COVID-19 Success: Angela Merkel Is a Scientist". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2021-03-11.