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Philipp von Bismarck

1913 – 2006

German politician

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Lived 1913 – 2006 (aged 92). Philipp von Bismarck was a German politician, farmer, resistance fighter and jurist.

Philipp von Bismarck (19 August 1913 – 20 July 2006) was a German farmer and politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and former member of the German Bundestag.

Life He was elected to the German Bundestag in 1969 for the CDU via a direct mandate in the Gifhorn constituency of Lower Saxony and was a member of the German Bundestag from 20 October 1969 until his resignation on 6 September 1979 (three terms). On 10 June 1979, Bismarck was for the first time elected directly by the citizens to the European Parliament, of which he had been a member since 1978 (elected by the Bundestag).

From 1970 to 1983 he was Chairman of the CDU Economic Council, whose Honorary Chairman he subsequently became.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Freiburg
Positions held
Member of the German Bundestag, Member of the European Parliament
Awards
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philipp von Bismarck?

German politician (1913–2006)

When was Philipp von Bismarck born?

Philipp von Bismarck was born on 19 August 1913 in Jarchlino.

When did Philipp von Bismarck die?

Philipp von Bismarck died on 20 July 2006 in Obernholz.

What was Philipp von Bismarck's occupation?

Philipp von Bismarck was a politician, farmer, resistance fighter and jurist.

What nationality was Philipp von Bismarck?

Philipp von Bismarck was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philipp von Bismarck

· Wikidata: Q98103

· DBpedia: Philipp von Bismarck

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