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Carl-Ludwig Wagner

1930 – 2012

German politician

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About Carl-Ludwig Wagner

Lived 1930 – 2012 (aged 82). Carl-Ludwig Wagner was a German politician and jurist.

Carl-Ludwig Wagner (9 January 1930 – 27 July 2012) was a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

Wagner was born in Düsseldorf, but later lived in Eitelsbach, a part of Trier. After his Abitur 1949 in Trier he studied law at the University of Mainz and one year in Montpellier. He got his doctorate in 1961.

Wagner was the 5th Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate from 1988 to 1991, Minister from 1979 to 1988 (law, finances), a member of the Bundestag (1969–1976) and worked for the European Parliament in Luxembourg from 1959 to 1969.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, University of Montpellier
Positions held
Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Member of the German Bundestag, Mayor, Member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl-Ludwig Wagner?

German politician (1930–2012)

When was Carl-Ludwig Wagner born?

Carl-Ludwig Wagner was born on 9 January 1930 in Düsseldorf.

When did Carl-Ludwig Wagner die?

Carl-Ludwig Wagner died on 27 July 2012 in Trier.

What was Carl-Ludwig Wagner's occupation?

Carl-Ludwig Wagner was a politician and jurist.

What nationality was Carl-Ludwig Wagner?

Carl-Ludwig Wagner was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl-Ludwig Wagner

· Wikidata: Q87656

· DBpedia: Carl-Ludwig Wagner

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