Roland Koch

German jurist and former politician · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Born 1958 · age 68

Roland Koch is a German jurist and former conservative politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

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2017Wilhelm Leuschner MedalAward2011Ehrenplakette des Bundes der VertriebenenAwardGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAwardMore about this, 20112007European Award of Charles IV.AwardGreat Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAwardMore about this, 20072002Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of AustriaAwardMore about this1958Born24 March 1958

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Father Karl-Heinz Koch

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Wilhelm Leuschner Medal2017

Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany2011

Ehrenplakette des Bundes der Vertriebenen2011

Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany2007

European Award of Charles IV.2007

Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria2002

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He was the 7th Minister President of Hesse from 7 April 1999, immediately becoming the 53rd President of the Bundesrat, completing the term begun by his predecessor as Minister President, Hans Eichel, until his resignation on 31 August 2010. During his time in office, Koch was widely regarded as one of Chancellor Angela Merkel's main rivals within the CDU.

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