When was Karl Olfers born?

Karl Olfers was born on 14 April 1888 in Dorum.

What positions has Karl Olfers held?

Positions held by Karl Olfers include: mayor; member of the Hamburg Parliament; member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony; President of the Landtag of Lower Saxony.

Karl Olfers

German politician (1888-1968)

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Karl Olfers was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. From 1946 to 1952 and from 1956 to 1966 he was Mayor of Cuxhaven and from 1946 to 1955 and from 1959 to 1963 President of the Lower Saxony State Parliament.

Quick facts

Born: 14 April 1888 wd
Place of birth: Dorum wd
Died: 22 April 1968 wd
Place of death: Cuxhaven wd
Citizenship: Germany wd
Occupation: politician, general manager wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany wd

Positions held wd

mayor
member of the Hamburg Parliament
member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony
President of the Landtag of Lower Saxony

Awards wd

Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1954)

Questions

When was Karl Olfers born?: Karl Olfers was born on 14 April 1888 in Dorum.
What positions has Karl Olfers held?: Positions held by Karl Olfers include: mayor; member of the Hamburg Parliament; member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony; President of the Landtag of Lower Saxony.

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