Roland Koch

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German jurist and former politician

Germany PoliticiansBorn 1958 · age 68

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

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2017Wilhelm Leuschner Medal

2011Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

2011Ehrenplakette des Bundes der Vertriebenen

2007Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

2007European Award of Charles IV.

2002Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria

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FatherKarl-Heinz Koch

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Franz Josef StraußAlso won European Award of Charles IV.

Otto SchilyAlso won Ehrenplakette des Bundes der Vertriebenen

Brigitte ZypriesAlso won Wilhelm Leuschner Medal

Karel SchwarzenbergAlso won Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria

Joachim FestAlso won Wilhelm Leuschner Medal

Erika SteinbachAlso won European Award of Charles IV.

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