Hanno Drechsler

German educator and politician

Hanno Drechsler - German educator and politician
Born

March 24th, 1931
94 years ago

Died

2003
22 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as the Mayor of Marburg, overseeing various educational and community initiatives. Contributed significantly to local policy and governance. Active in promoting educational reforms and community engagement in Marburg, influencing many aspects of local educational practices and policies.

Served as Mayor of Marburg

Promoted educational initiatives

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