# Klaus von Dohnanyi

_German politician_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 June 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Hamburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; jurist; mayor; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P106))
- **Political party:** Social Democratic Party of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P102))
- **Education:** Columbia University; Yale University; Thomasschule zu Leipzig ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P69))
- **Positions held:** 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P39))
- **Awards:** Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize; Heinz Herbert Karry Prize; Theodor Heuss Medal; Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Klaus von Dohnanyi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_von_Dohnanyi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q62673](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62673) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 2018-11-07-Klaus von Dohnanyi-Maischberger-1157.jpg by Superbass (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2018-11-07-Klaus_von_Dohnanyi-Maischberger-1157.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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