About Karl Weber
Lived 1898 – 1985 (aged 87). Karl Weber was a German politician and lawyer.
Karl Weber (8 March 1898 in Arensberg – 21 May 1985 in Koblenz) was a West German politician with the Christian Democratic Union. He served as the Minister of Justice from 2 April 1965 until his replacement by Richard Jaeger in 26 October of that same year.
From 1916 till 1918 he served in the First World War, then he studied legal science in Bonn.
From 1939 till 1945 he served in the Second World War.
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Who was Karl Weber?
German politician, former minister of justice (1898-1985)
When was Karl Weber born?
Karl Weber was born on 8 March 1898 in Koblenz-Arenberg.
When did Karl Weber die?
Karl Weber died on 21 May 1985 in Koblenz.
What was Karl Weber's occupation?
Karl Weber was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Karl Weber?
Karl Weber was German.
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· DBpedia: Karl Weber (politician, born 1898)
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