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Hugo Peus

1809 – 1898

German jurist and politician

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About Hugo Peus

Lived 1809 – 1898 (aged 88). Hugo Peus was a jurist.

Hugo Peus (7 September 1809 – 13 July 1898) was a German jurist and politician.

Life

Peus, son of Friedrich Peus and father of H. Busso Peus, studied law at Humboldt University of Berlin. Following his father, he became a solicitor and barrister and notary in Recklinghausen and was subsequently appointed Royal Prussian Legal Counsel (Königlich Preußischer Justizrat) by the King of Prussia.

Peus was a member of the City Council of Recklinghausen. From 1851 to 1852 he served as Acting Mayor of the City of Recklinghausen.

In 1881, he was appointed honorary citizen of Recklinghausen.

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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugo Peus?

German jurist and politician

When was Hugo Peus born?

Hugo Peus was born on 7 September 1809.

When did Hugo Peus die?

Hugo Peus died on 13 July 1898.

What was Hugo Peus's occupation?

Hugo Peus was a jurist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugo Peus

· Wikidata: Q16059716

· DBpedia: Hugo Peus

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