Walter Simons
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| Walter Simons | |
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| In office March 12, 1925 – May 12, 1925 |
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| Preceded by | Hans Luther (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Paul von Hindenburg |
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| Born | September 24, 1861 Elberfeld, Kingdom of Prussia, now Federal Republic of Germany |
| Died | July 14, 1937 Potsdam, then German Reich, now Federal Republic of Germany |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Walter Simons (1861 - 1937) was a German political figure. He served as president of the German Supreme Court from 1922 - 1929. Following the death of Friedrich Ebert in February, 1925 he held the office of temporary president of the Weimar Republic from 12 March 1925 until 12 May 1925 when the next president, Paul von Hindenburg, was elected and assumed office.
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| Preceded by Adolf Köster |
Foreign Minister of Germany 1920-1921 |
Succeeded by Friedrich Rosen |
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