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Peter Altmeier

Peter Altmeier was a German politician. From 1947 to 1969, he was the Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate. He served as the President of the Bundesrat in 1954/55 and 1965/66. He was born in Saarbrücken and died in Koblenz. He was the longest governing German Minister-President in one single state—longest at all was Bernhard Vogel.

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Peter Altmeier
Peter Altmeier (1963)
Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate
In office
1947–1969
Personal details
Born(1899-08-12)12 August 1899
Saarbrücken
Died28 August 1977(1977-08-28) (aged 78)
Koblenz

Peter Altmeier (12 August 1899 – 28 August 1977) was a German politician (Zentrum, later CDU). From 1947 to 1969, he was the Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate. He served as the President of the Bundesrat in 1954/55 and 1965/66. He was born in Saarbrücken and died in Koblenz. He was the longest governing German Minister-President in one single state—longest at all was Bernhard Vogel.

  • Grave of Peter Altmeier at the cemetery of Koblenz
    Grave of Peter Altmeier at the cemetery of Koblenz
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