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Hans Peter von Kirchbach

b. 1941

German soldier

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About Hans Peter von Kirchbach

Born 1941. Hans Peter von Kirchbach is a German military personnel.

Hans-Peter von Kirchbach (born 3 August 1941) is a retired German general and former Chief of Staff of the Federal Armed Forces from 1999 to 2000.

Von Kirchbach was one of three chairpersons of the Protestant Scouting association Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder from 1988 to 1991. From 2002 to 2013 he was president of Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (JUH), a Protestant humanitarian organisation; in 2013 he was elected as honorary president of JUH.

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Important facts

Born
3 August 1941, Weimar
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Germany
Education
Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr
Positions held
General Inspector of the Bundeswehr
Awards
Order of Merit of Brandenburg; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Gold Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr
Also known as
Hans-Peter von Kirchbach

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hans Peter von Kirchbach?

German soldier

When was Hans Peter von Kirchbach born?

Hans Peter von Kirchbach was born on 3 August 1941 in Weimar.

What is Hans Peter von Kirchbach's occupation?

Hans Peter von Kirchbach is a military personnel.

What nationality is Hans Peter von Kirchbach?

Hans Peter von Kirchbach is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Peter von Kirchbach

· Wikidata: Q92164

· DBpedia: Hans-Peter von Kirchbach

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