# Erich Schneider

_German politician (1933–2024)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-12

> Erich Schneider was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 August 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Altersberg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P19))
- **Died:** 8 February 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P570))
- **Place of death:** Burgstetten ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P106))
- **Political party:** Christian Democratic Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P102))
- **Positions held:** member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1988 – 31 May 1992); president of the Baden-Württemberg Landtag (5 June 1984 – 10 June 1992); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1984 – 31 May 1988); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1980 – 31 May 1984); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1976 – 31 May 1980); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1972 – 31 May 1976); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1968 – 31 May 1972); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense; Brenz-Medaille in Silber ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189#P166))

## Questions

**When was Erich Schneider born?**  
Erich Schneider was born on 2 August 1933 in Altersberg.

**What positions has Erich Schneider held?**  
Positions held by Erich Schneider include: member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1988–1992); president of the Baden-Württemberg Landtag (1984–1992); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1984–1988); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1980–1984); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1976–1980).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Erich Schneider](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Schneider) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1353189](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1353189) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Stolperstein für Erich Schneider (Luckenwalde).jpg by Christian Michelides (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stolperstein_f%C3%BCr_Erich_Schneider_(Luckenwalde).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"Erich Schneider". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/erich-schneider. Retrieved 15 November 2026.