born 1943
Heide Simonis is a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), who served as the Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein from 1993 to 2005. She was the first woman to hold this position in a German state government and is known for her work in promoting social issues and education reforms during her tenure. Additionally, Simonis has been influential in advocating for women's rights and gender equality in politics.