About Karl von Buchka
Lived 1885 – 1960 (aged 74). Karl von Buchka was a German politician and jurist.
Karl von Buchka (23 September 1885 in Göttingen – 11 February 1960 in Freiburg, Lower Saxony) was a German politician active in both pre- and post-Second World War politics.
Professional career Involved in local politics, Buchka served as Landrat (a district administrator) in Blumenthal District, Hanover from 1917 to 1920 and in the same position in Kehdingen from 1921 to 1932. He was a member of the German People's Party until 1933 when, following Adolf Hitler's seizure of power, he took membership of the Nazi Party as member no. 1,683,854.
Buchka was a member of the Bundestag from 1953 to 1957, representing the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.
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Who was Karl von Buchka?
German politician (1885-1960)
When was Karl von Buchka born?
Karl von Buchka was born on 23 September 1885 in Göttingen.
When did Karl von Buchka die?
Karl von Buchka died on 11 February 1960 in Freiburg/Elbe.
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Karl von Buchka was a politician and jurist.
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Karl von Buchka was German.
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