# Constantin Fehrenbach

_German politician (1852-1926)_

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> Constantin Fehrenbach, sometimes erroneously Konstantin Fehrenbach,, was a German politician who was one of the major leaders of the Catholic Centre Party. He served as president of the Reichstag in 1918 and then as president of the Weimar National Assembly from 1919 to 1920. In June 1920, Fehrenbach became Chancellor of Germany. During his time in office, the central issue he had to face was German compliance with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. He resigned in May 1921 when his cabinet was unable to reach a consensus on war reparations payments to the Allies. Fehrenbach remained in the Reichstag and headed the Centre Party's contingent there from 1923 until his death in 1926.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 January 1852 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wellendingen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P19))
- **Died:** 26 March 1926 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P570))
- **Place of death:** Freiburg im Breisgau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; jurist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P106))
- **Political party:** Centre Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P102))
- **Education:** University of Freiburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P69))
- **Positions held:** Reich Chancellor in the Weimar Republic (25 June 1920 – 10 May 1921); Chancellor of Germany (25 June 1920 – 4 May 1921); Chancellor of Germany (21 June 1920 – 10 May 1921); member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic; member of the Reichstag of the German Empire; Member of the Second Chamber of the Diet of the Grand Duchy of Baden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156#P39))

## Questions

**When was Constantin Fehrenbach born?**  
Constantin Fehrenbach was born on 11 January 1852 in Wellendingen.

**What positions has Constantin Fehrenbach held?**  
Positions held by Constantin Fehrenbach include: Reich Chancellor in the Weimar Republic (1920–1921); Chancellor of Germany (1920–1921); Chancellor of Germany (1920–1921); member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic; member of the Reichstag of the German Empire.

**Where did Constantin Fehrenbach study?**  
Constantin Fehrenbach was educated at University of Freiburg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Constantin Fehrenbach](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantin_Fehrenbach) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q77156](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77156) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bundesarchiv Bild 183-R18733, Constantin Fehrenbach.jpg by Unknown Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R18733,_Constantin_Fehrenbach.jpg)

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