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Hanns Seidel

German politician (1901-1961) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59

Franz Wendelin "Hanns" Seidel was a German politician who served as Minister-President of Bavaria from 1957 to 1960. He was a member, and from 1955 to 1961 chairman, of the Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU).

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Bavarian Order of Merit
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Country
Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1961 · aged 59