# Herbert Faust

_German politician (1927–2023)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Herbert Faust was a German chimney sweep and politician. A member of the Christian Democratic Union, he served in the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1970 to 1985.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 July 1927 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ahlen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P19))
- **Died:** 20 September 2023 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P106))
- **Political party:** Nazi Party (since 20 April 1944); Christian Democratic Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P102))
- **Positions held:** member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P39))
- **Awards:** Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064#P166))

## Questions

**When was Herbert Faust born?**  
Herbert Faust was born on 18 July 1927 in Ahlen.

**What positions has Herbert Faust held?**  
Positions held by Herbert Faust include: member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia; mayor.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Herbert Faust](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Faust) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1366064](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1366064) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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