Walter Scheel

ModernPoliticianGermany1919 — 2016

West German president and FDP foreign minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1919

Died

2016

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score54.0

Walter Scheel — Complete Timeline

1969 AD

Served as Foreign Minister and Vice ChancellorPolitical Action◆ Major

Scheel served as Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor under Chancellor Willy Brandt. He played a key role in Brandt's Ostpolitik policy, which sought to improve relations with Eastern Bloc countries.

OstpolitikForeign Policy

Impact: globalconstructive

1974 AD

Elected President of West GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Walter Scheel was elected as the fourth President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). He served until 1979, representing the Free Democratic Party (FDP).

PresidencyWest Germany

Impact: nationalconstructive