When was Klaus von Dohnanyi born?

Klaus von Dohnanyi was born on 23 June 1928 in Hamburg.

What positions has Klaus von Dohnanyi held?

Positions held by Klaus von Dohnanyi include: First Mayor of Hamburg (1981–1988); member of the German Bundestag (1980–1981); member of the German Bundestag (1976–1980); member of the German Bundestag (1972–1976); member of the German Bundestag (1969–1972).

Where did Klaus von Dohnanyi study?

Klaus von Dohnanyi was educated at Columbia University, Yale University, Thomasschule zu Leipzig.

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Klaus von Dohnanyi

German politician

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Klaus Karl Anton von Dohnanyi is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He served as mayor of Hamburg between 1981 and 1988. As of 2026, he is the oldest living former head of a German state government.

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Born: 23 June 1928 wd
Place of birth: Hamburg wd
Citizenship: Germany wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, jurist, mayor, minister wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany wd
Education: Columbia University, Yale University, Thomasschule zu Leipzig wd

Positions held wd

First Mayor of Hamburg (1981–1988)
member of the German Bundestag (4 November 1980 – 26 June 1981)
member of the German Bundestag (14 December 1976 – 4 November 1980)
member of the German Bundestag (13 December 1972 – 13 December 1976)
member of the German Bundestag (20 October 1969 – 22 September 1972)
member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate
member of the Hamburg Parliament
Parliamentary Secretary in Germany

Awards wd

Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize (2006)
Heinz Herbert Karry Prize (2014)
Theodor Heuss Medal (1988)
Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate

Questions

When was Klaus von Dohnanyi born?: Klaus von Dohnanyi was born on 23 June 1928 in Hamburg.
What positions has Klaus von Dohnanyi held?: Positions held by Klaus von Dohnanyi include: First Mayor of Hamburg (1981–1988); member of the German Bundestag (1980–1981); member of the German Bundestag (1976–1980); member of the German Bundestag (1972–1976); member of the German Bundestag (1969–1972).
Where did Klaus von Dohnanyi study?: Klaus von Dohnanyi was educated at Columbia University, Yale University, Thomasschule zu Leipzig.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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