About Franz Meyers
Lived 1908 – 2002 (aged 93). Franz Meyers was a German politician, lawyer and writer.
Franz Josef Heinrich Georg Meyers (31 July 1908 – 27 January 2002) was a German politician who served as the 4th Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 21 July 1958 to 8 December 1966. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he had previously served as mayor of Mönchengladbach in 1952 and as Minister of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1952 to 1956.
He was born and died in Mönchengladbach.
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Who was Franz Meyers?
German politician (1908-2002)
When was Franz Meyers born?
Franz Meyers was born on 31 July 1908 in Mönchengladbach.
When did Franz Meyers die?
Franz Meyers died on 27 January 2002 in Mönchengladbach.
What was Franz Meyers's occupation?
Franz Meyers was a politician, lawyer and writer.
What nationality was Franz Meyers?
Franz Meyers was German.
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