Otto Schily
German politician and Minister of the Interior
Schily served as the German Minister of the Interior from 1998 to 2005. He was a prominent member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). His tenure was marked by his involvement in various domestic policies and law enforcement reforms. Prior to his ministerial role, he was active in politics and law throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Schily played a significant role in shaping Germany's post-reunification security policies
Served as German Minister of the Interior
Contributed to post-reunification security policies
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American singer-songwriter, 'Party Doll'
Born
July 20th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
February 14th, 1999 26 years ago — 65 years old
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Born
July 20th, 1943 82 years ago
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American politician, U.S. Senator
Born
July 20th, 1936 89 years ago
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Born
July 20th, 1939 86 years ago
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Born
July 20th, 1944 81 years ago
Died
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Born
July 20th, 1999 26 years ago
Died
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