# Hans-Ulrich Klose

_German politician (1937–2023)_

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> Hans-Ulrich Klose was a German politician from the Social Democratic Party and a member of the German Federal parliament. Klose was the First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg from 1974 up to 1981, serving as President of the Bundesrat in 1979–80.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 June 1937 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wrocław ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P19))
- **Died:** 6 September 2023 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P570))
- **Place of death:** Berlin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; jurist; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P106))
- **Political party:** Social Democratic Party of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P102))
- **Education:** University of Freiburg; University of Hamburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the German Bundestag (27 October 2009 – 22 October 2013); member of the German Bundestag (18 October 2005 – 27 October 2009); member of the German Bundestag (17 October 2002 – 18 October 2005); member of the German Bundestag (26 October 1998 – 17 October 2002); member of the German Bundestag (10 November 1994 – 26 October 1998); member of the German Bundestag (20 December 1990 – 10 November 1994); member of the German Bundestag (18 February 1987 – 20 December 1990); member of the German Bundestag (29 March 1983 – 18 February 1987); President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1 November 1979 – 31 October 1980); First Mayor of Hamburg (1974–1981); deputy member of the Bundesrat of Germany (since 10 October 1973); member of the Hamburg Parliament ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940#P39))

## Questions

**When was Hans-Ulrich Klose born?**  
Hans-Ulrich Klose was born on 14 June 1937 in Wrocław.

**What positions has Hans-Ulrich Klose held?**  
Positions held by Hans-Ulrich Klose include: member of the German Bundestag (2009–2013); member of the German Bundestag (2005–2009); member of the German Bundestag (2002–2005); member of the German Bundestag (1998–2002); member of the German Bundestag (1994–1998).

**Where did Hans-Ulrich Klose study?**  
Hans-Ulrich Klose was educated at University of Freiburg, University of Hamburg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hans-Ulrich Klose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans-Ulrich_Klose) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q447940](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447940) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Hans-Ulrich Klose.jpg by Diagram Lajard (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hans-Ulrich_Klose.jpg)

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