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Born October 29, 1879 • Germany
Died May 2, 1969 (aged 89) • Germany
Title / Office chancellor (1932-1933), Germany • Reichstag (1921-1932), Germany
Political Affiliation Centre Party
Role In Lausanne Conference

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