# Lauritz Lauritzen

_German politician (1910-1980)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Lauritz Lauritzen was a German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He was born in Kiel and died in Bad Honnef.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 January 1910 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kiel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P19))
- **Died:** 5 June 1980 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bad Honnef ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; jurist; primator; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P106))
- **Political party:** Social Democratic Party of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P102))
- **Education:** Kiel University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P69))
- **Positions held:** member of the German Bundestag (14 December 1976 – 5 June 1980); member of the German Bundestag (13 December 1972 – 13 December 1976); Federal Minister for Transport (7 July 1972 – 14 December 1972); Federal Minister for Traffic (7 July 1972 – 7 May 1974); member of the German Bundestag (20 October 1969 – 22 September 1972); member of the Landtag of Hesse; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P39))
- **Awards:** Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369#P166))

## Questions

**When was Lauritz Lauritzen born?**  
Lauritz Lauritzen was born on 20 January 1910 in Kiel.

**What positions has Lauritz Lauritzen held?**  
Positions held by Lauritz Lauritzen include: member of the German Bundestag (1976–1980); member of the German Bundestag (1972–1976); Federal Minister for Transport (1972–1972); Federal Minister for Traffic (1972–1974); member of the German Bundestag (1969–1972).

**Where did Lauritz Lauritzen study?**  
Lauritz Lauritzen was educated at Kiel University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Lauritz Lauritzen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauritz_Lauritzen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q71369](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71369) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: De Duitse minister van verkeer Lauritzen spreekt tijdens de opening, Bestanddeelnr 926-8231.jpg by Hans Peters for Anefo (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De_Duitse_minister_van_verkeer_Lauritzen_spreekt_tijdens_de_opening,_Bestanddeelnr_926-8231.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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