Manfred Rommel

Manfred Rommel (born December 24, 1928) is a German politician (CDU), who was Mayor of Stuttgart from 1974 until 1996. He is one of the most popular local politicians of the CDU.

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December 24 - 1928 - German - CDU - Stuttgart - 1974 - 1996

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He is the only child of the WWII Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Before he became mayor, he studied law and made a career as a high-ranking civil servant and state secretary in the state government.

Related Topics:
WWII - Field Marshal - Erwin Rommel

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He was famous for allowing the bodies of Red Army Faction members who had committed suicide in prison be buried together in Stuttgart despite fears that the grave could turn into a rallying point for socialist activists.

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