Hans-Jochen Vogel

German lawyer and politician, Mayor of Berlin

Hans-Jochen Vogel - German lawyer and politician, Mayor of Berlin
Born

February 3rd, 1926
99 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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A prominent lawyer and politician, served as the 8th Mayor of Berlin from 1981 to 1984. Played a significant role in various political capacities within the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). Engaged in political discourse and development throughout Germany's reunification period. Contributed to the establishment of social democratic policies and advocated for civil rights during a transformative era in German politics.

Served as the Mayor of Berlin from 1981 to 1984

Led the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) from 1981 to 1983

Held multiple ministerial roles before becoming Mayor

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