President of Germany Roman Herzog, Johannes Rau, Christian Wulff, Joachim Gauck and Frank-Walter Steinmeier (as yet) have signed and promulgated all bills during their respective terms. The president represents Germany in the world (Art. 59 Basic Law), undertakes foreign visits and receives foreign dignitaries. They also conclude treaties with foreign nations (which do not come into effect until affirmed by the Bundestag), accredit German diplomats and receive the letters of accreditation of foreign diplomats. According to Article 60 (2) of the German Constitution, the president has the power to pardon. This means the president "has the authority to revoke or commute penal or
Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest (Vlissingen, 16 November 1642 – 16 November 1706) is a Dutch admiral from the 17th century. Cornelis was born in Vlissingen as the second son of Lieutenant-Admiral Cornelis Evertsen the Elder. He was a nephew of Lieutenant-Admiral Johan Evertsen and cousin of the latter's son Vice-Admiral Cornelis Evertsen the Younger, with whom he is very often confused. Cornelis was nicknamed "Keesje den Duvel" ("Little Cornelis the Devil") for his cantankerous and hot-tempered character, which he shared with his father. Already at the age of ten, in 1652, Cornelis sailed on his father's