vc, 1904-1988 DE
Singer / Musician of Spoken Word
Kurt Georg Kiesinger ([ˈkʊʁt ˈɡeːɔʁk ˈkiːzɪŋɐ]; 6 April 1904 – 9 March 1988) was a German lawyer, Catholic politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). His role in the Foreign Ministry's radio propaganda department during World War II has led to controversies. Kiesinger, an outstanding orator and mediator (dubbed Häuptling Silberzunge, or "Chief Silver-Tongue" in German), and author of poetry and various books, founded the Universities of Konstanz and Ulm during his time as the 3rd Ministerpräsident of Baden-Württemberg (1958 - 1966) and was the 3rd Chancellor of West Germany from 1 December 1966 until 21 October 1969.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Porträt eines Politikers | Kurt Georg Kiesinger | 1969 | Album |
Rechtfertigungen Eines Schöngeistes Der Barbarei | Kurt Georg Kiesinger | Single |