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Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert

1937 – 2025

German journalist

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Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 88). Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert was a German television presenter, journalist, opinion journalist and correspondent.

Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert (5 February 1937 – 22 August 2025) was a German journalist and television presenter. He died on 22 August 2025 in Hamburg, at the age of 88. He was married and had three children.

Awards 1985: Goldener Gong for Day for Afrika, which Seelmann-Eggebert in January 1985 in Germany started 1985: Goldene Kamera as author for his documentary serie Royalty 1990: Order of the British Empire (OBE) 1985: Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1992: Commander des Order of the British Empire (CBE) 1992: Bambi Award 2002: Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 2011: Deutscher Fernsehpreis 2017: Dr.-Carl-Linder-Award

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Important facts

Born
5 February 1937, Berlin
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 August 2025, Hamburg
Occupation
Television presenter, journalist, opinion journalist, correspondent
Nationality
Germany
Education
Kaiser-Wilhelm- und Ratsgymnasium (Hannover)
Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert?

German journalist (1937–2025)

When was Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert born?

Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert was born on 5 February 1937 in Berlin.

When did Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert die?

Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert died on 22 August 2025 in Hamburg.

What was Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert's occupation?

Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert was a television presenter, journalist, opinion journalist and correspondent.

What nationality was Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert?

Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert

· Wikidata: Q1422741

· DBpedia: Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert

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