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Kurt Schumann

1908 – 1989

German judge

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About Kurt Schumann

Lived 1908 – 1989 (aged 81). Kurt Schumann was a German judge, university teacher and jurist.

Kurt Schumann (29 April 1908 in Eisenach – 14 May 1989 in Berlin) was a German jurist and was the president of the Supreme Court of East Germany from 1949 until 1960.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Jena, University of Göttingen
Positions held
President
Employers
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kurt Schumann's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt Schumann?

German judge (1908-1989)

When was Kurt Schumann born?

Kurt Schumann was born on 29 April 1908 in Eisenach.

When did Kurt Schumann die?

Kurt Schumann died on 14 May 1989 in Berlin.

What was Kurt Schumann's occupation?

Kurt Schumann was a judge, university teacher and jurist.

What nationality was Kurt Schumann?

Kurt Schumann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt Schumann

· Wikidata: Q18333729

· DBpedia: Kurt Schumann

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