About Burkhard Hirsch
Lived 1930 – 2020 (aged 89). Burkhard Hirsch was a German politician, lawyer, jurist and minister.
Burkhard Hirsch (29 May 1930 – 11 March 2020) was a German politician and civil liberties advocate. A member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Hirsch spent 21 years in the Bundestag (1972–1975, 1980–1998). He also served five years as Minister of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia (1975–1980).
Early life and career Born in Magdeburg,
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Who was Burkhard Hirsch?
German politician (1930-2020)
When was Burkhard Hirsch born?
Burkhard Hirsch was born on 29 May 1930 in Magdeburg.
When did Burkhard Hirsch die?
Burkhard Hirsch died on 11 March 2020 in Düsseldorf.
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Burkhard Hirsch was a politician, lawyer, jurist and minister.
What nationality was Burkhard Hirsch?
Burkhard Hirsch was German.
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