About Walter Köbel
Lived 1918 – 1965 (aged 47). Walter Köbel was a German politician.
Walter Klaus Köbel (20 March 1918 - 10 September 1965) was a German politician.
Köbel was first elected as Mayor of Rüsselsheim in 1954 at the age of 36. In October 1963 he entered Hessian State Parliament as a member of the SPD, and held this position until his sudden death on 10 September 1965.
Following his death, a newly built sports hall in Rüsselsheim was named in his honour as the Walter-Köbel-Halle, but renamed on 14 March 2013 when, due to an historical inquiry, his former involvement in national socialist ideology became generally known.
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Who was Walter Köbel?
German politician (1918–1965)
When was Walter Köbel born?
Walter Köbel was born on 20 March 1918 in Darmstadt.
When did Walter Köbel die?
Walter Köbel died on 9 September 1965 in Germany.
What was Walter Köbel's occupation?
Walter Köbel was a politician.
What nationality was Walter Köbel?
Walter Köbel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Köbel. https://biography.guide/walter-kobel/
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