# Herbert Weichmann

_German politician (1896-1983)_

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> Herbert Weichmann was a German lawyer and politician and First Mayor of Hamburg (1965–1971). In his position as mayor of Hamburg, he served as President of the Bundesrat (1968–1969).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 February 1896 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Gorzów Śląski ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P19))
- **Died:** 9 October 1983 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P570))
- **Place of death:** Hamburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; journalist; jurist; auditor; tax advisor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P106))
- **Political party:** Social Democratic Party of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P102))
- **Education:** University of Wrocław ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P69))
- **Spouse:** Elsbeth Weichmann ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1 November 1968 – 31 October 1969); mayor; member of the Hamburg Parliament; First Mayor of Hamburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114#P39))

## Questions

**When was Herbert Weichmann born?**  
Herbert Weichmann was born on 23 February 1896 in Gorzów Śląski.

**What positions has Herbert Weichmann held?**  
Positions held by Herbert Weichmann include: President of the Bundesrat of Germany (1968–1969); mayor; member of the Hamburg Parliament; First Mayor of Hamburg.

**Where did Herbert Weichmann study?**  
Herbert Weichmann was educated at University of Wrocław.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Herbert Weichmann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Weichmann) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q68114](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68114) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F034188-0011, Bonn, Heinemann empfängt Oberbürgermeister.jpg by Ulrich Wienke (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F034188-0011,_Bonn,_Heinemann_empf%C3%A4ngt_Oberb%C3%BCrgermeister.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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