Siegfried Buback
German attorney general and politician
Born
January 3rd, 1920
105 years ago
Died
1977
48 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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A German lawyer and politician served as the Attorney General of Germany. In this role, oversaw significant legal reforms and the prosecution of high-profile criminal cases. Actively involved in politics, contributed to discussions surrounding legal and judicial matters during a crucial period in German history.
Served as Attorney General of Germany
Oversaw prosecutions related to left-wing extremism
Contributed to legal reforms in the 1970s
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