Born: 1940 (age 84 years), Hamburg, Germany
Spouse: Bettina Hannover (m. 2005) and Marlene Henkel (m. ?–2004)
Awards: Order of the Southern Cross and Dinosaur of the Year
Previous office: Member of the European Parliament (2014–2019)
Education: Hamburger Universität für Wirtschaft und Politik (1959–1961)
Children: 4