When was Joseph Wirth born?

Joseph Wirth was born on 6 September 1879 in Freiburg im Breisgau.

What positions has Joseph Wirth held?

Positions held by Joseph Wirth include: Reichsminister des Innern (1930–1931); Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1922–1922); Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1921–1922); Reich Chancellor in the Weimar Republic (1921–1922); Chancellor of Germany (1921–1922).

Where did Joseph Wirth study?

Joseph Wirth was educated at University of Freiburg.

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Joseph Wirth

German chancellor (1879-1956)

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Karl Joseph Wirth was a German politician of the Catholic Centre Party who was chancellor of Germany from May 1921 to November 1922, during the early years of the Weimar Republic. He was also minister of four government departments between 1920 and 1931. Wirth was strongly influenced by Christian social teaching throughout his political career.

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Born: 6 September 1879 wd
Place of birth: Freiburg im Breisgau wd
Died: 3 January 1956 wd
Place of death: Freiburg im Breisgau wd
Citizenship: Weimar Republic, Republic of Baden wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Centre Party, Bund der Deutschen wd
Education: University of Freiburg wd

Positions held wd

Reichsminister des Innern (30 March 1930 – 7 October 1931)
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (24 June 1922 – 14 November 1922)
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (26 October 1921 – 31 January 1922)
Reich Chancellor in the Weimar Republic (10 May 1921 – 14 November 1922)
Chancellor of Germany (10 May 1921 – 14 November 1922)
Reich Minister of Finance (10 May 1921 – 22 October 1921)
Reich Minister of Finance (25 June 1920 – 4 May 1921)
Reich Minister of Finance (27 March 1920 – 21 June 1920)
member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic
member of the Reichstag of the German Empire
State Minister
Member of the Second Chamber of the Diet of the Grand Duchy of Baden

Awards wd

International Stalin Prize for Peace

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When was Joseph Wirth born?: Joseph Wirth was born on 6 September 1879 in Freiburg im Breisgau.
What positions has Joseph Wirth held?: Positions held by Joseph Wirth include: Reichsminister des Innern (1930–1931); Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1922–1922); Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1921–1922); Reich Chancellor in the Weimar Republic (1921–1922); Chancellor of Germany (1921–1922).
Where did Joseph Wirth study?: Joseph Wirth was educated at University of Freiburg.

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