About Bruno Diekmann
Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 84). Bruno Diekmann was a German politician, head of government, member of parliament, minister and union member.
Bruno Diekmann (19 April 1897 – 11 January 1982) was a German politician (SPD) from Kiel and Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein (1949–1950).
From 5 May 1991 to 11 May 1992, Diekmann was the oldest former Minister-President of Germany, preceded by Max Seydewitz. He is still the oldest Minister-President of the states of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), succeeded by Werner Bruschke of the GDR. If only minister-presidents of the FRG are counted, he was the oldest since 27 March 1990, preceded by Hans Ehard.
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Who was Bruno Diekmann?
German politician (1897-1982)
When was Bruno Diekmann born?
Bruno Diekmann was born on 19 April 1897 in Kiel.
When did Bruno Diekmann die?
Bruno Diekmann died on 11 January 1982 in Kiel.
What was Bruno Diekmann's occupation?
Bruno Diekmann was a politician, head of government, member of parliament, minister and union member.
What nationality was Bruno Diekmann?
Bruno Diekmann was German.
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