# Helmut Lemke

_German politician (1907-1990)_

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> Helmut Lemke was a German politician of the NSDAP and CDU, and Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein (1963–1971). He was born in Kiel and died in Lübeck.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 September 1907 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kiel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P19))
- **Died:** 15 April 1990 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P570))
- **Place of death:** Lübeck ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; notary; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P106))
- **Political party:** Nazi Party (since 1 April 1932); Christian Democratic Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P102))
- **Education:** Kiel University; University of Tübingen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (29 May 1979 – 12 April 1983); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (26 May 1975 – 26 May 1979); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (24 May 1971 – 24 May 1975); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (16 May 1967 – 15 May 1971); President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1 November 1966 – 31 October 1967); Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein (7 January 1963 – 24 May 1971); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (29 October 1962 – 28 April 1967); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (27 October 1958 – 26 October 1962); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (27 September 1955 – 10 October 1958); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841#P166))

## Questions

**When was Helmut Lemke born?**  
Helmut Lemke was born on 29 September 1907 in Kiel.

**What positions has Helmut Lemke held?**  
Positions held by Helmut Lemke include: member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (1979–1983); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (1975–1979); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (1971–1975); member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein (1967–1971); President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1966–1967).

**Where did Helmut Lemke study?**  
Helmut Lemke was educated at Kiel University, University of Tübingen.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Helmut Lemke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helmut_Lemke) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q72841](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72841) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: KAS-Lemke, Helmut-Bild-7621-1.jpg by CDU (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KAS-Lemke,_Helmut-Bild-7621-1.jpg)

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