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Heinz Kühn

1912 – 1992

German politician (SPD)

Politician Journalist Head of government

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About Heinz Kühn

Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 80). Heinz Kühn was a German politician, journalist and head of government.

Heinz Kühn (18 February 1912 – 12 March 1992 ) was a German Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician and the 5th Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 8 December 1966 to 20 September 1978. He was born and died in Cologne.

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Important facts

Born

18 February 1912, Cologne

Birth century

20th century

Died

12 March 1992, Cologne

Occupation

Politician, journalist, head of government

Nationality

Germany

Education

University of Cologne

Positions held

Member of the European Parliament, Member of the German Bundestag, Member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia, Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration

Awards

Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Heinz Kühn's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinz Kühn?

German politician (SPD) (1912-1992)

When was Heinz Kühn born?

Heinz Kühn was born on 18 February 1912 in Cologne.

When did Heinz Kühn die?

Heinz Kühn died on 12 March 1992 in Cologne.

What was Heinz Kühn's occupation?

Heinz Kühn was a politician, journalist and head of government.

What nationality was Heinz Kühn?

Heinz Kühn was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinz Kühn

· Wikidata: Q87622

· DBpedia: Heinz Kühn

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