When was Manfred Rommel born?

Manfred Rommel was born on 24 December 1928 in Stuttgart.

What positions has Manfred Rommel held?

Positions held by Manfred Rommel include: mayor (1974–1997).

Where did Manfred Rommel study?

Manfred Rommel was educated at University of Tübingen.

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Manfred Rommel

German politician (1928–2013)

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Manfred Rommel was a German politician belonging to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), who served as mayor of Stuttgart from 1974 until 1996. Rommel's policies were described as tolerant and liberal, and he was one of the most popular municipal politicians in Germany. He was the recipient of numerous foreign honours. He was the only son of Wehrmacht Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and his wife, Lucia Maria Mollin (1894–1971), and contributed to the establishment of museums in his father's honour. He was also known for his friendship with George Patton IV and David Montgomery, the sons of his father's two principal military adversaries.

Quick facts

Born: 24 December 1928 wd
Place of birth: Stuttgart wd
Died: 7 November 2013 wd
Place of death: Stuttgart wd
Citizenship: Germany wd
Occupation: writer, politician, jurist, military personnel, soldier, opinion journalist wd
Political party: Christian Democratic Union wd
Education: University of Tübingen wd

Positions held wd

mayor (1974–1997)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg (1990)
Orden wider den tierischen Ernst (1982)
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1996)
Heinz Herbert Karry Prize (1997)
Theodor Heuss Medal (1978)
Lucius D. Clay Medal (1984)
honorary doctor of the University of Maryland
Otto Hirsch Medal (1995)

Questions

When was Manfred Rommel born?: Manfred Rommel was born on 24 December 1928 in Stuttgart.
What positions has Manfred Rommel held?: Positions held by Manfred Rommel include: mayor (1974–1997).
Where did Manfred Rommel study?: Manfred Rommel was educated at University of Tübingen.

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