# Klaus Holetschek

_German politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> Klaus Holetschek is a German politician serving as a member of the Landtag of Bavaria since 2013. He has served as group leader of the Christian Social Union since 2023. From 2021 to 2023, he served as minister of health and care of Bavaria. From 2002 to 2013, he served as mayor of Bad Wörishofen. From 1998 to 2002, he was a member of the Bundestag.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 October 1964 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Landshut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; jurist; member of parliament ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P106))
- **Political party:** Christian Social Union of Bavaria (since 1982) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P102))
- **Education:** University of Augsburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P69))
- **Official website:** holetschek.de ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P856))
- **Positions held:** deputy member of the Bundesrat of Germany (11 February 2020 – 13 October 2023); member of the Landtag of Bavaria (since 5 November 2018); member of municipal council (since 2014); mayor (2002–2013); member of the German Bundestag (26 October 1998 – 6 May 2002); member of municipal council (1996–2002) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P39))
- **Awards:** Allgäuer Sportpreis; Bavarian Order of Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** klausholetschek ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P2002))
- **Facebook:** holetschek ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P2013))
- **Instagram:** klaus_holetschek ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Klaus Holetschek born?**  
Klaus Holetschek was born on 21 October 1964 in Landshut.

**What positions has Klaus Holetschek held?**  
Positions held by Klaus Holetschek include: deputy member of the Bundesrat of Germany (2020–2023); member of the Landtag of Bavaria (since 5 November 2018); member of municipal council (since 2014); mayor (2002–2013); member of the German Bundestag (1998–2002).

**Where did Klaus Holetschek study?**  
Klaus Holetschek was educated at University of Augsburg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Klaus Holetschek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Holetschek) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1745235](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1745235) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Klaus Holetschek Mai 2023.jpg by Kasa Fue (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Klaus_Holetschek_Mai_2023.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Klaus Holetschek". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/klaus-holetschek. Retrieved 8 November 2026.