Hans Friderichs

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Hans Friderichs
Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F046793-0022, Mainz, FDP-Bundesparteitag, Friderichs.jpg
Minister of Economy
In office
15 December 1972 – 7 October 1977
Prime Minister Willy Brandt
Helmut Schmidt
Preceded by Helmut Schmidt
Succeeded by Otto Graf Lambsdorff
Personal details
Born (1931-10-16) 16 October 1931 (age 92)
Wittlich, Germant
Nationality German
Political party Free Democratic Party

Hans Friderichs (born 16 October 1931) is a German politician who served as the minister of economy. He is also a jurist and businessman.

Early life and education

Friderichs was born in Wittlich in 1931.[1][2] He received a bachelor's degree in law and political science and also, holds a PhD.[3]

Career

Friderichs was a member and leader of the Free Democrats.[4] Until 1964 he was the deputy chairman of the party in North Rhine-Westphalia and then he became the chairman.[2] He served as a member of the German Bundestag twice, from 1965 to 1969 and from 1972 to 1977.[5] He was the minister of economy from 15 December 1972 to 7 October 1977.[1] He first served in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Willy Brandt.[6]

After leaving office, he worked in various capacities at different firms and institutions, including Adidas AG.[3] In October 1977 he was named as the board member of the Dresdner Bank, replacing Jürgen Ponto who had been murdered.[7] Until March 1985, he served as the head of the bank.[8] He was the deputy chairman of the supervisory board of Adidas AG until 2007.[9] On 7 November 2007, he was appointed chairman of the board and served in the post until 2009.[10][11]

Controversy

Friderichs together with other German politicians was convicted and heavily sentenced for tax evasion in 1985.[12][13]

References

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