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Herlind Gundelach

b. 1949

German politician

Politician Political scientist
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About Herlind Gundelach

Born 1949. Herlind Gundelach is a German politician and political scientist.

Herlind Gundelach (born 1949) is a German politician of the German Christian Democratic Union.

Early life and education Gundelach was born on 28 February 1949 in Aalen, she is married and has a daughter. She studied political science, history, philosophy, and constitutional law at the University of Bonn and earned her doctorate (Dr. phil.). From 2008, she was State Minister of Science and Research in Hamburg. Federal Chancellor Helmut Schmidt Foundation, Substitute Member of the Board of Trustees (since 2017) Jewish Museum Berlin, Alternate Member of the Board of Trustees

Political positions Gundelach was one of 75 CDU/CSU Members of the Bundestag to vote in favor of Germany's introduction of same-sex marriage.

In 2020, Gundelach expressed support for Jens Spahn as candidate to succeed Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer at the party's 2021 leadership election.

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Important facts

Born
28 February 1949, Aalen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, political scientist
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Bonn
Positions held
Member of the German Bundestag, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Herlind Gundelach?

German politician

When was Herlind Gundelach born?

Herlind Gundelach was born on 28 February 1949 in Aalen.

What is Herlind Gundelach's occupation?

Herlind Gundelach is a politician and political scientist.

What nationality is Herlind Gundelach?

Herlind Gundelach is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herlind Gundelach

· Wikidata: Q90275

· DBpedia: Herlind Gundelach

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