# Hans-Joachim Jentsch

_German judge and politician (1937-2021)_

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> Hans-Joachim Jentsch was a German lawyer and politician (CDU). He was a member of the German Bundestag from 1976 to 1982, mayor of Wiesbaden – the capital of Hesse – from 1982 to 1985, a member of the Landtag of Hesse from 1987 to 1990, minister of justice in Thuringia from 1990 to 1994, and a justice of the Federal Constitutional Court from 1996 to 2005.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 September 1937 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Fürstenwalde ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P19))
- **Died:** 28 March 2021 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P570))
- **Place of death:** Wiesbaden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P27))
- **Occupation:** judge; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P106))
- **Political party:** Christian Democratic Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P102))
- **Education:** University of Marburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P69))
- **Positions held:** Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court (3 May 1996 – 28 September 2005); member of the German Bundestag (4 November 1980 – 8 September 1982); member of the German Bundestag (14 December 1976 – 4 November 1980); member of the Landtag of Hesse; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P39))
- **Awards:** Wilhelm Leuschner Medal; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Hessian Order of Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1577349#P166))

## Questions

**When was Hans-Joachim Jentsch born?**  
Hans-Joachim Jentsch was born on 20 September 1937 in Fürstenwalde.

**What positions has Hans-Joachim Jentsch held?**  
Positions held by Hans-Joachim Jentsch include: Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court (1996–2005); member of the German Bundestag (1980–1982); member of the German Bundestag (1976–1980); member of the Landtag of Hesse; mayor.

**Where did Hans-Joachim Jentsch study?**  
Hans-Joachim Jentsch was educated at University of Marburg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hans-Joachim Jentsch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans-Joachim_Jentsch) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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