Editha Limbach | |
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 Editha Limbach | |
| Member of theGerman Bundestag | |
| In office 1987–1998 | |
| Constituency | Bonn |
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| Born | (1933-02-01)February 1, 1933 |
| Died | June 28, 2023(2023-06-28) (aged 90) |
| Political party | CDU |
| Profession | Politician, journalist and editor |
Editha Limbach (February 1, 1933 – June 28, 2023) was aGerman politician (CDU). She served as a member of theGerman Bundestag from 1987 to 1998.[1][2]
After completing her secondary education, Limbach studiedHistory andSocial Sciences inBonn andNew York. Later, she worked as a journalist and editor for several years.[3]
In 1960, Limbach joined the CDU (Christian Democratic Union), where she served as deputy district board member from 1970 to 1988 and later as deputy district chairperson. From 1975 to 1989, she was a member of the City Council of Bonn, where she held the position of deputy faction leader.[4][5]
From 1987 to 1998, Editha Limbach was a member of theGerman Bundestag. Initially elected via the state list ofNorth Rhine-Westphalia, she later won direct elections in the Bonn constituency. Following her tenure as a member of parliament, Limbach served as the deputy chairperson of theUN Refugee Agency from 1998 to 2010.[6][7][8][9]
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