Hans Koschnick facts for kids
Hans Koschnick was an important German politician. He was born in Bremen, Germany, on April 2, 1929, and passed away in Bremen on April 21, 2016, at the age of 87. He was a member of the SPD, which is one of Germany's main political parties.
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Early Life and Career
Hans Koschnick grew up in Bremen. He became involved in politics at a young age. His career showed his dedication to public service. He worked hard for the people of Bremen and Germany.
Mayor of Bremen
Hans Koschnick served as the Mayor of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen for a long time. He was the 4th President of the Senate and Mayor from 1967 to 1985. This means he was the head of the city government in Bremen for 18 years. During his time as mayor, he helped Bremen grow and develop.
Role in the Bundesrat
Koschnick also played a key role in the Bundesrat. The Bundesrat is like a second parliament in Germany. It represents the different states of Germany. He was the President of the Bundesrat twice, first in 1970/71 and again in 1981/82. This was a very important position in German politics.
Member of the Bundestag
Later in his career, Hans Koschnick became a member of the Bundestag. The Bundestag is the main German federal parliament. He served there from 1987 to 1998. As a member of the Bundestag, he helped make laws for all of Germany.
EU Administrator in Mostar
One of his most notable roles was as the EU administrator of Mostar. This was between 1994 and 1996. Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After a war, Koschnick helped rebuild the city. He worked to bring different groups of people together. This was a challenging but very important job.
Later Years
Hans Koschnick continued to be an respected figure in Germany. He passed away due to complications from pneumonia. He is remembered for his long and dedicated service to his country.
See also
In Spanish: Hans Koschnick para niños
