Egon Vaupel

German politician and lawyer, Marburg Mayor

Egon Vaupel - German politician and lawyer, Marburg Mayor
Born

November 15th, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as the 16th Mayor of Marburg from 1997 to 2003. Engaged in legal practice while holding various political positions. Contributed to local governance and community development during mayoral tenure, focusing on urban planning and education. Active in regional politics and promoted civic engagement among residents.

Served as Mayor of Marburg from 1997 to 2003

Worked in legal practice and politics

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