Bochum
A university city with a rich theater tradition in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Diocese of Essen
About Bochum
Bochum is located in the Ruhr region of Germany, within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It's part of the larger metropolitan area known as the Ruhr Metropolis, which includes cities like Dortmund and Essen.
Bochum matters for its significant cultural heritage and academic institutions. The city is home to Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), one of Germany’s leading research universities. Its strong theater scene, including the Theater des Westens, adds to its vibrant cultural life. Economically, it benefits from diverse industries like engineering and technology.
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Notable people from Bochum
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Manfred Eigen1927–2019German biophysical chemist (1927-2019)
Leon Goretzkab. 1995German association football player
Joël Matipb. 1991Cameroonian-German association football player (born 1991)
Hans Fritzsche1900–1953German Nazi official (1900-1953); International Military Tribunal defendant
Axel Rudi Pellb. 1960German guitarist (born 1960)
Otto Schilyb. 1932Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany from 1998 to 2005
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