Günther Beckstein
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Günther Beckstein (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʏntɐ ˈbɛkʃtaɪn]; born 23 November 1943) is a German CSU politician from Bavaria and was the 17th minister-president of Bavaria from 9 October 2007 to 27 October 2008. He is well known for his outspoken views on law and order.
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Quick Facts Minister President of Bavaria, Deputy ...
Günther Beckstein | |
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Minister President of Bavaria | |
In office 9 October 2007 – 27 October 2008 | |
Deputy | Christa Stewens |
Preceded by | Edmund Stoiber |
Succeeded by | Horst Seehofer |
Deputy Minister President of Bavaria | |
In office 29 January 2001 – 9 October 2007 | |
Prime Minister | Edmund Stoiber |
Preceded by | Barbara Stamm |
Succeeded by | Martin Zeil |
Minister of the Interior of Bavaria | |
In office 17 June 1993 – 9 October 2007 | |
Prime Minister | Edmund Stoiber |
Preceded by | Edmund Stoiber |
Succeeded by | Joachim Herrmann |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-11-23) 23 November 1943 (age 80) Hersbruck, Nazi Germany |
Political party | CSU |
Spouse | Marga Beckstein |
Children | Ruth Frank Martin |
Profession | Lawyer |
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