Heinrich Lübke

Politician

1894 – 1972

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Who was Heinrich Lübke?

Karl Heinrich Lübke was President of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1959 to 1969. Prior to his presidency he served as federal minister for agriculture. The moderate conservative suffered from his deteriorating health and is known for embarrassing statements or behavior. Besides agriculture he was interested in the state of developing countries. Lübke resigned three months before the scheduled end of his second term.

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Born
Oct 14, 1894
Sundern
Also known as
  • Heinrich Lubke
  • Lübke, Heinrich
Spouses
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Died
Apr 6, 1972
Bonn

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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