Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Diocese of Essen
About Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, within the Ruhr region of Germany. It is part of a larger metropolitan area, known for its industrial heritage and cultural significance.
Gelsenkirchen has a rich history and a strong economy, with a notable presence in the energy and manufacturing sectors. The city is also famous for its football team, Schalke 04, which has a large following in Germany and beyond. Gelsenkirchen's character is shaped by its industrial past and its location in the heart of the Ruhr region.
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Notable people from Gelsenkirchen
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Mesut Özilb. 1988Turkish-German association football player
Manuel Neuerb. 1986German association football player
Harald zur Hausen1936–2023German virologist and professor emeritus (1936–2023)
İlkay Gündoğanb. 1990German footballer (born 1990)
Hamit Altıntopb. 1982Turkish association football player (born 1982)
Gerd Faltingsb. 1954German mathematician
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