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German politician (1914–1976) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Lücke (13 November 1914 – 10 August 1976) was a German politician and civil servant. He served as Germany's Federal Minister of the Interior from 1965–1968.[1]
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Paul Lücke | |
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![]() Paul Lücke in 1962 | |
Federal Minister of the Interior | |
In office 26 October 1965 – 2 April 1968 | |
Preceded by | Hermann Höcherl |
Succeeded by | Ernst Benda |
Member of the Bundestag | |
In office 7 September 1949 – 22 September 1972 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Schönborn, Rhine Province | 13 November 1914
Died | 10 August 1976 61) | (aged
Nationality | German |
Political party | Christian Democratic Union |
Profession | Civil servant |
Lücke was a member of the Christian Democratic Union since the party's foundation in 1945. In the 1949 election, he gained a seat in the inaugural Bundestag, which he held until 1972. Following the 1965 election, Lücke was appointed Minister of the Interior by Ludwig Erhard.[full citation needed]