# Erwin Teufel

_German politician (CDU)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Erwin Teufel is a German politician of the CDU.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 September 1939 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rottweil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P106))
- **Political party:** Christian Democratic Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P102))
- **Education:** Munich School of Philosophy; Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium Rottweil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 2001 – 31 May 2006); President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1 November 1996 – 31 October 1997); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1996 – 31 May 2001); Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation (1995–1998); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1992 – 31 May 1996); Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg (22 January 1991 – 21 April 2005); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1 June 1988 – 31 May 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); mayor (1964–1972) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg; Robert Schuman Medal; Dinosaur of the Year; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen; Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class; honorary citizen of Spaichingen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338#P166))

## Questions

**When was Erwin Teufel born?**  
Erwin Teufel was born on 4 September 1939 in Rottweil.

**What positions has Erwin Teufel held?**  
Positions held by Erwin Teufel include: member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (2001–2006); President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1996–1997); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1996–2001); Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation (1995–1998); member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg (1992–1996).

**Where did Erwin Teufel study?**  
Erwin Teufel was educated at Munich School of Philosophy, Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium Rottweil.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Erwin Teufel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwin_Teufel) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q69338](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69338) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Erwin Teufel 2011.JPG by RudolfSimon (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erwin_Teufel_2011.JPG)

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"Erwin Teufel". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/erwin-teufel. Retrieved 5 November 2026.