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Heinrich Lübke
German politician (1894-1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heinrich Lübke (October 14, 1894 – April 6, 1972) was the second President of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was president from 1959 to 1969.
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Heinrich Lübke | |
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![]() Heinrich Lübke in 1959 | |
President of Germany | |
In office 13 September 1959 – 30 June 1969 | |
Chancellor | Konrad AdenauerLudwig ErhardKurt Georg Kiesinger |
Preceded by | Theodor Heuss |
Succeeded by | Gustav Heinemann |
Personal details | |
Born | (1894-10-14)14 October 1894 Enkhausen, German Empire |
Died | 6 April 1972(1972-04-06) (aged 77) Bonn, FR Germany |
Nationality | German |
Political party | Centre Party (Zentrumspartei) (1930–1933)Christian Democratic Union (1945–1972) |
Spouse(s) | Wilhelmine Lübke (1885–1981) |
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