Erich Köhler (June 27, 1892 – October 23, 1958) was a German

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. He was the first

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from 7 September 1949 to 18 October 1950. Köhler co-founded the

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in 1945. He was elected as a member of the first German Bundestag for

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's constituency in 1949. :de:Erich Köhler

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* 1892 births 1958 deaths Politicians from Erfurt German People's Party politicians Grand Crosses with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Presidents of the Bundestag Members of the Bundestag for Hesse Members of the Bundestag 1953–1957 Members of the Bundestag 1949–1953 Members of the Bundestag for the Christian Democratic Union of Germany {{Germany-CDU-politician-stub