Heinrich Lübke

German politician (1894-1972)

Heinrich Lübke (October 14, 1894 – April 6, 1972) was the second President of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was president from 1959 to 1969.

Heinrich Lübke
Heinrich Lübke in 1959
President of Germany
In office
13 September 1959 – 30 June 1969
ChancellorKonrad Adenauer
Ludwig Erhard
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
Preceded byTheodor Heuss
Succeeded byGustav Heinemann
Personal details
Born(1894-10-14)14 October 1894
Enkhausen, German Empire
Died6 April 1972(1972-04-06) (aged 77)
Bonn, FR Germany
NationalityGerman
Political partyCentre Party (Zentrumspartei) (1930–1933)
Christian Democratic Union (1945–1972)
Spouse(s)Wilhelmine Lübke (1885–1981)
Signature
Heinrich Lübke, 1966