About Karl Lütgendorf
Lived 1914 – 1981 (aged 66). Karl Lütgendorf was an Austrian politician.
Karl Ferdinand Lütgendorf, born Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Lütgendorf (15 October 1914 – 9 October 1981) was an Austrian soldier and politician who served as the Defense Minister of Austria from 1971 to 1977. He died in 1981, in an apparent suicide, after the discovery of his part in the Lucona affair.
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Who was Karl Lütgendorf?
Austrian politician (1914-1981)
When was Karl Lütgendorf born?
Karl Lütgendorf was born on 15 October 1914 in Brno.
When did Karl Lütgendorf die?
Karl Lütgendorf died on 9 October 1981 in Schwarzau im Gebirge.
What was Karl Lütgendorf's occupation?
Karl Lütgendorf was a politician.
What nationality was Karl Lütgendorf?
Karl Lütgendorf was Austrian.
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