Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen stands as a defining figure among German Equestrians of the Baby Boomer.
President of the European Commission since 2019
"Her election as the first female President of the European Commission in 2019 was a historic milestone." — About Ursula von der Leyen
| Metric | Ursula von der Leyen | Avg Equestrian | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 67 | 67 | same |
| Height | 161cm (5'3") | 161cm | same |
| Career length | 49 yrs | ~35 yrs | +14 yrs |
| Based on 1 Equestrian profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Ursula von der Leyen
Did you know that Ursula von der Leyen used a pseudonym, 'Rose Ladson', while studying in London to avoid public scrutiny due to her father's political prominence?
- Born in Brussels, Belgium, making her a native French speaker alongside German.
- She has seven children, mirroring her own upbringing as one of seven siblings.
- She studied economics at the London School of Economics before pursuing a career in medicine.
- She worked as a gynecologist and medical researcher at Hannover Medical School.
- She lived in Stanford, California, for four years in the 1990s, where her husband was a faculty member.
Her election as the first female President of the European Commission in 2019 was a historic milestone. She took leadership amidst significant challenges, including Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, guiding the bloc through turbulent times and strengthening its global role.
She is defining the strategic direction of the European Union in the 21st century, particularly in areas like climate action, digital sovereignty, and global health. Her tenure represents a powerful symbol of female leadership in international politics.