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Horst Köhler

Politician · International Monetary Fund · born February 22, 1943 · died 2025

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Horst Köhler was a German politician who served as President of Germany from 2004 to 2010.

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  1. 57Became CEO of International Monetary FundMay 1, 2000
  2. 61Became president of GermanyJuly 1, 2004
  3. ~62Received the Order of the White Eagle2005

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