About Wilhelm Schmidt
Born 1944. Wilhelm Schmidt is a German politician.
Wilhelm Schmidt (born 1944) is a German politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, he served in the Landtag of Lower Saxony from 1978 to 1986 and in the Bundestag from 1987 to 2005.
Later life In early 2021, Schmidt and his wife relocated from Salzgitter to Buxtehude to be closer to their family. Coinciding with the move, he announced his definitive retirement from seeking formal political or organizational offices. He subsequently stepped down from the executive board of the Workers' Welfare Association (AWO) in the summer of 2021, and relinquished his post on the ZDF the following year.
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Who is Wilhelm Schmidt?
German politician (1944-)
When was Wilhelm Schmidt born?
Wilhelm Schmidt was born on 13 May 1944 in Lengede.
What is Wilhelm Schmidt's occupation?
Wilhelm Schmidt is a politician.
What nationality is Wilhelm Schmidt?
Wilhelm Schmidt is German.
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· DBpedia: Wilhelm Schmidt (politician, born 1944)
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