Peter Harry Carstensen

German politician and educator

Peter Harry Carstensen - German politician and educator
Born

March 12th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Born in 1947, this individual served as a prominent politician in Germany, primarily associated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Holding various political offices, served as the Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein from 2005 to 2009. In addition to a career in politics, contributed to the field of education, advocating for educational reform and development initiatives within the region. Influence in local policy-making affected both educational structures and political landscapes.

Served as Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein

Advocated for educational reform

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