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Jürgen Schmude
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Schmude in 2009
Federal Minister of the Interior
In office
17 September 1982 – 1 October 1982
Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
Preceded by Gerhart Baum
Succeeded by Friedrich Zimmermann
Federal Minister of Justice
In office
28 January 1981 – 1 October 1982
Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
Preceded by Hans-Jochen Vogel
Succeeded by Hans A. Engelhard
Federal Minister of Education and Science
In office
16 February 1978 – 28 January 1981
Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
Preceded by Helmut Rohde
Succeeded by Björn Engholm
Member of the Bundestag for Wesel II
In office
28 September 1969 – 2 December 1990
Preceded by Fritz Büttner
Succeeded by Peter Enders
Personal details
Born (1936-06-09)9 June 1936
Insterburg, Gau East Prussia, Germany
Died 3 February 2025(2025-02-03) (aged 88)
Political party Social Democratic Party
Alma mater University of Göttingen
University of Berlin
University of Bonn
University of Cologne
Profession Jurist

Jürgen Dieter Paul Schmude (born June 9, 1936 – died February 3, 2025) was an important German politician. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Schmude served in the German Parliament, known as the Bundestag, for many years. He also held several important jobs as a government minister.

Who Was Jürgen Schmude?

Jürgen Schmude was born in a place called Insterburg, Germany, on June 9, 1936. This area is now known as Chernyakhovsk in Russia. He grew up and later studied law at several universities. This education helped him become a Jurist, which is a legal expert.

His Political Journey

Schmude became involved in politics and joined the Social Democratic Party (SPD). This party is one of the main political groups in Germany. His political career began to grow, leading him to important roles in the government.

Serving in the Bundestag

In 1969, Jürgen Schmude was elected to the Bundestag. The Bundestag is like the parliament or congress in other countries. It's where laws are made for Germany. He was a member of the Bundestag for a long time, serving from 1969 until 1990. This means he helped make decisions for the country for over 20 years.

Important Government Roles

During his time in politics, Schmude held several high-level positions as a minister. These jobs are part of the German government's cabinet.

  • From 1978 to 1981, he was the Federal Minister for Education and Science. In this role, he was in charge of schools and research across Germany.
  • After that, from 1981 to 1982, he became the Federal Minister of Justice. This meant he oversaw legal matters and the justice system.
  • Briefly in 1982, he served as the Minister of the Interior. This job involves looking after internal security and public administration.

Personal Life and Legacy

Jürgen Schmude was married and had two children. He passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 88. He is remembered for his long service in German politics and his contributions as a government minister.

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