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Fritz Wittmann

1933 – 2018

German politician

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About Fritz Wittmann

Lived 1933 – 2018 (aged 85). Fritz Wittmann was a German judge, politician, lawyer, jurist and member of parliament.

Fritz Wittmann (21 March 1933 – 17 October 2018) was a German politician (CSU) and lawyer.

Biography Wittmann was born in Planá in Czechoslovakia's region of Egerland (today Planá in the Czech Republic). He was a member of the German Parliament (first elected in 1971), where he represented Munich North, and president of the Federation of Expellees (Bund der Vertriebenen) from 1994 to 1998. He was succeeded as president of the federation by Erika Steinbach (CDU).

He was a colonel in the reserve and recipient of the Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr in Gold.

Personal life Wittmann was married and had three children. His daughter Mechthilde Wittmann is a CSU politician.

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1933, Planá
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 October 2018, Munich
Occupation
Judge, politician, lawyer, jurist, member of parliament
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Member of the German Bundestag, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Awards
Gold Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr

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Mechthilde Wittmann
b. 1967
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fritz Wittmann?

German politician (1933-2018)

When was Fritz Wittmann born?

Fritz Wittmann was born on 21 March 1933 in Planá.

When did Fritz Wittmann die?

Fritz Wittmann died on 17 October 2018 in Munich.

What was Fritz Wittmann's occupation?

Fritz Wittmann was a judge, politician, lawyer, jurist and member of parliament.

What nationality was Fritz Wittmann?

Fritz Wittmann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fritz Wittmann

· Wikidata: Q107648

· DBpedia: Fritz Wittmann

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