# Hermann Dietrich

_German politician, Weimar Republic minister (1879-1954)_

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> Hermann Robert Dietrich was a German politician of the liberal German Democratic Party and served as a minister during the Weimar Republic.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 December 1879 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Elzach ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P19))
- **Died:** 6 March 1954 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P570))
- **Place of death:** Stuttgart ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany; Republic of Baden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; jurist; lawyer; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P106))
- **Political party:** Free Democratic Party; German Democratic Party; National Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P102))
- **Education:** University of Strasbourg; University of Göttingen; Heidelberg University; University of Basel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P69))
- **Positions held:** Reich Minister of Finance (10 October 1931 – 1 June 1932); Reich Minister of Finance (26 June 1930 – 9 October 1931); member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic; mayor; Member of the Second Chamber of the Diet of the Grand Duchy of Baden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110921#P166))

## Questions

**When was Hermann Dietrich born?**  
Hermann Dietrich was born on 14 December 1879 in Elzach.

**What positions has Hermann Dietrich held?**  
Positions held by Hermann Dietrich include: Reich Minister of Finance (1931–1932); Reich Minister of Finance (1930–1931); member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic; mayor; Member of the Second Chamber of the Diet of the Grand Duchy of Baden.

**Where did Hermann Dietrich study?**  
Hermann Dietrich was educated at University of Strasbourg, University of Göttingen, Heidelberg University, University of Basel.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hermann Dietrich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Dietrich) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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## Cite this page

"Hermann Dietrich". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hermann-dietrich. Retrieved 5 November 2026.