Bruno Diekmann (19 April 1897 – 11 January 1982) was a German politician (SPD) from Kiel and Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein (1949–1950).
From 5 May 1991 to 11 May 1992, Diekmann was the oldest former Minister-President of Germany, preceded by Max Seydewitz. He is still the oldest Minister-President of the states of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), succeeded by Werner Bruschke of the GDR. If only minister-presidents of the FRG are counted, he was the oldest since 27 March 1990, preceded by Hans Ehard.
Political career Position Start time Elected In End time Member of the 2nd German Bundestag 6 October 1953 1953 West German federal election 6 October 1957 Member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein 8 May 1947 - 31 May 1950 Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein 29 August 1949 - 5 September 1950Member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein7 August 19507 January 1954Member of the 3rd German Bundestag15 October 19571957 West German federal election15 October 1961Member of the 4th German Bundestag17 October 19611961 West German federal election17 October 1965Member of the 5th German Bundestag19 October 19651965 West German federal election19 October 1969
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