Ulrich Biel
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Ulrich Biel was a German
politician
, representative of the German Christian Democratic Union
.
After studying law and political science in 1934, he emigrated to the United States because of his Jewish origins. After the end of World War II
, he returned to Berlin as an American officer but became a German citizen again.
For many years, of 14 March 1971 to 23 April 1979, he was a member of the Berlin House of Representatives (including service as interim president in the 6th term)
He was a life-long friend of Marion Yorck von Wartenburg
and lived with her for some 50 years.
Ulrich Biel was honored for his achievements with the Ernst-Reuter-badge. The CDU sought in the district assembly to designate a place or a street after him.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, representative of the German Christian Democratic Union
Christian Democratic Union (Germany)
The Christian Democratic Union of Germany is a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Germany. It is regarded as on the centre-right of the German political spectrum...
.
After studying law and political science in 1934, he emigrated to the United States because of his Jewish origins. After the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he returned to Berlin as an American officer but became a German citizen again.
For many years, of 14 March 1971 to 23 April 1979, he was a member of the Berlin House of Representatives (including service as interim president in the 6th term)
He was a life-long friend of Marion Yorck von Wartenburg
Marion Yorck von Wartenburg
Marion Gräfin Yorck von Wartenburg was a German jurist and judge. She was a resistance fighter against the Nazis and member of the Kreisau Circle.Yorck was born Marion Winter in Berlin, Province of Brandenburg...
and lived with her for some 50 years.
Ulrich Biel was honored for his achievements with the Ernst-Reuter-badge. The CDU sought in the district assembly to designate a place or a street after him.