Name Marianne Weizsacker | ||
Role Richard von Weizsacker's wife Spouse Richard von Weizsacker (m. 1953–2015) Similar People Richard von Weizsacker, Beatrice von Weizsacker, Andreas von Weizsacker, Ernst von Weizsacker, Robert K von Weizsacker | ||
Marianne Viktoria Armgard Helene Doria Freifrau von Weizsacker, nee von Kretschmann (born 17 May 1932 in Essen) is the widow of Richard von Weizsacker, the President of West Germany and reunited Germany from 1984 to 1994.
Her mother Asta was the adopted daughter of prominent banker and industrialist Fritz von Waldthausen. Marianne and Richard von Weizsacker were married from 1953 until his death on 31 January 2015. They have four children, including Robert K. von Weizsacker, Professor of Economics.
Her husband served as Governing Mayor of Berlin (West Berlin) from 1981 to 1984, when he was elected President. He was reelected for a second term in 1989. During her husband's tenure, Marianne von Weizsacker was the patron of several charitable organisations, including the Muttergenesungswerk.
