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Hans Ehard

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A commemorative plaque honoring Hans Ehard, a notable historical figure from Bamberg.

Hans Ehard (10 November 1887 – 18 October 1980) was a German lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Christian Social Union (CSU) party.

Ehard played an important role in the government of Bavaria after World War II. He served as the Minister President of Bavaria, leading the state through its recovery and rebuilding years. His work helped shape the political landscape of Germany during a time of great change.

Biography

Plaque marking the house where Ehard was born.

Hans Ehard was born in Bamberg in 1887. He studied law in Munich and Würzburg and later became a public prosecutor. In 1924, he was the main prosecutor of Hitler and Ludendorff after their failed attempt to overthrow the Bavarian government in 1923.

After World War II, Ehard became the first freely elected Minister President of Bavaria in 1946. He served in this role again from 1960 to 1962 before becoming Justice Minister until 1966. Ehard was also involved in environmental and charitable work, serving as President of the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald and the Bavarian Red Cross. He passed away in Munich in 1980.

Post-War career

Hans Ehard had many important jobs in Germany after World War II. He was the Bavarian Minister of Justice in 1945, and later served as the Bavarian Minister-President from 1946 to 1954 and again from 1960 to 1962. He was also the Chairman of the Christian Social Union (CSU) party from 1949 to 1955 and the President of the Bavarian Landtag from 1954 to 1960.

Honours and awards

Hans Ehard received many prestigious awards during his lifetime. In 1953, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He also received the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1956 and the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver with Sash of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria in 1957. Among his other honors were the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great in 1961 and the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour from France in 1962. In 1962, he also became an Honorary Member of the Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg. Additionally, he received the Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold.

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