Walter Scheel date of birth:

June 8, 1919

How old was Walter Scheel when died?

97

Where was Walter Scheel born?

Solingen, Germany

When did Walter Scheel die?

August 24, 2016

What is Walter Scheel nationality?

German

Short Biography

Walter Scheel (born 8 July 1919) is a German politician (FDP). He served as Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development from 1961 to 1966, Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor from 1969 to 1974, acting Chancellor of West Germany from 7 to 16 May 1974 (following the resignation of Willy Brandt after the Guillaume Affair), and finally as President of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1974 to 1979.