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Manfred Schüler

1932 – 2025

German politician

Economist Politician Secretary of state
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About Manfred Schüler

Lived 1932 – 2025 (aged 93). Manfred Schüler was a German economist, politician and secretary of state.

Manfred Schüler (7 March 1932 – 8 April 2025) was a German financial and management expert and politician (SPD).

After teaching management and business studies activities at several scientific institutes and the private sector, from 1958 he was a member of the SPD for issues of financial reform in the Bundestag.

After the change of government in 1969, he became head of the German Chancellery from 1974 to 1980 under Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. In 1999, he became the last Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Institute for Unification (BvS), and then from 2000 to 2003, Chairman of the Board of TLG.

Schüler died on 8 April 2025, at the age of 93.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Secretary of state from Germany, Chancellery Chief of Staff
Awards
Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
Also known as
Manfred Schueler, Manfred Schuler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Manfred Schüler?

German politician (1932–2025)

When was Manfred Schüler born?

Manfred Schüler was born on 7 March 1932 in Jessen (Elster).

When did Manfred Schüler die?

Manfred Schüler died on 8 April 2025.

What was Manfred Schüler's occupation?

Manfred Schüler was an economist, politician and secretary of state.

What nationality was Manfred Schüler?

Manfred Schüler was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manfred Schüler

· Wikidata: Q104850

· DBpedia: Manfred Schüler

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