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Hans A. Engelhard

1934 – 2008

German politician

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About Hans A. Engelhard

Lived 1934 – 2008 (aged 73). Hans A. Engelhard was a German politician, lawyer and jurist.

Hans Arnold Engelhard (16 September 1934 – 11 March 2008) was a German jurist. A member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), he served as German Federal Minister of Justice in the Cabinet Kohl I, II, and III, between 1982 and 1991.

Born in Munich, Engelhard studied law at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg and LMU Munich, and received his second Staatsexamen in 1963.

Having joined the Free Democratic Party in 1954, he won a seat in the Bundestag in the 1972 German federal election.

In 1982, he succeeded Jürgen Schmude as Federal Minister of Justice of Germany, and served until 1992.

Awards 1984: Bayerischer Verdienstorden 1989: Bundesverdienstkreuz

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Important facts

Born

16 September 1934, Munich

Birth century

20th century

Died

11 March 2008, Munich

Occupation

Politician, lawyer, jurist

Nationality

Germany

Education

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, University of Munich

Positions held

Member of the German Bundestag, Federal Minister of Justice, Justice minister

Awards

Bavarian Order of Merit; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Golden Citizen's Medal of the City of Munich

Also known as

Hans Arnold Engelhard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans A. Engelhard?

German politician (1934-2008)

When was Hans A. Engelhard born?

Hans A. Engelhard was born on 16 September 1934 in Munich.

When did Hans A. Engelhard die?

Hans A. Engelhard died on 11 March 2008 in Munich.

What was Hans A. Engelhard's occupation?

Hans A. Engelhard was a politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was Hans A. Engelhard?

Hans A. Engelhard was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans A. Engelhard

· Wikidata: Q518703

· DBpedia: Hans A. Engelhard

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