Background
Wilkens, Klaus was born on November 1, 1942 in Lüneburg, Germany. Son of Wilhelm and Gertrud (Meyer) Wilkens.
Wilkens, Klaus was born on November 1, 1942 in Lüneburg, Germany. Son of Wilhelm and Gertrud (Meyer) Wilkens.
Diploma in hdl., U. Hamburg, Germany, 1967; D Political Science/Economics, U. Hamburg, Germany, 1974.
Assistant manager, Savings Bank, Hamburg, 1967-1968; lecturer economics, U. Hamburg, since 1968.
Member German Life Saving Society (technical director 1974-1989, treasurer since 1989, gold medal 1987), International Federation Sauvetage Aquatique (secretary general since 1985, medal for honor 1989).
Married Helga Wilkens, August 30, 1980. Children: Claus-Sebastian, Christine.