Carl Herold
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Carl Herold was a German
politician
of the German Centre Party.
(now part of Münster
), Westphalia
, the son of Ferdinand Herol, the first professor of pharmaceutical botany at the University of Münster
, Germany. Herold later gained ownership of the estate by marrying Lövingloh in the district of Münster
. After graduating from high school in Münster, Herold studied at the University of Halle-Wittenberg
in 1867/68, completing a degree in agricultural training. In 1870, he took over his father's estate, Loevelingloh. He died in Münster.
and was chairman of the Westphalia
branch of the party. His primary duty was the representation of rural interests. He did not participate in the general election in 1924 set up by the peasants of the Münsterland, which drew criticism from his constituency. He did participate in one representing predominantly industrial areas in a constituency in south Westphalia.
Herold was a member of the Münster district council for several decades, and was also the local Kreisausschuss. He was also a member of the provincial parliament of Westphalia. From 1898 to 1918 he belonged to the Prussia
n House of Representatives, where he was Vice Group Chairman of the Centre Party. From 1919 until his death he was member of parliament in Prussia, where he held the position of chairman.
From 1898 to 1918 he held a position in the Reichstag
. In 1903, he represented the constituencies of Fulda - Gersfeld - Schlüchtern and Tecklenburg - Steinfurt - Ahaus . In 1919/20 he was a member of the Weimar National Assembly
. He served until his death as a member of parliament. He opened the fifth legislative period of the Reichstag in 1930 as an interim president.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
of the German Centre Party.
Personal life
Herold was born in LoevelinglohMünster
Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Münsterland...
(now part of Münster
Münster
Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Münsterland...
), Westphalia
Westphalia
Westphalia is a region in Germany, centred on the cities of Arnsberg, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Minden and Münster.Westphalia is roughly the region between the rivers Rhine and Weser, located north and south of the Ruhr River. No exact definition of borders can be given, because the name "Westphalia"...
, the son of Ferdinand Herol, the first professor of pharmaceutical botany at the University of Münster
University of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
, Germany. Herold later gained ownership of the estate by marrying Lövingloh in the district of Münster
Münster (region)
Münster is one of the five Regierungsbezirke of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the north of the state, and named after the city of Münster. It includes the area which in medieval times was known as the Dreingau....
. After graduating from high school in Münster, Herold studied at the University of Halle-Wittenberg
University of Halle-Wittenberg
The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg , also referred to as MLU, is a public, research-oriented university in the cities of Halle and Wittenberg within Saxony-Anhalt, Germany...
in 1867/68, completing a degree in agricultural training. In 1870, he took over his father's estate, Loevelingloh. He died in Münster.
Political career
Herold was a member of the Centre PartyCentre Party (Germany)
The German Centre Party was a Catholic political party in Germany during the Kaiserreich and the Weimar Republic. Formed in 1870, it battled the Kulturkampf which the Prussian government launched to reduce the power of the Catholic Church...
and was chairman of the Westphalia
Westphalia
Westphalia is a region in Germany, centred on the cities of Arnsberg, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Minden and Münster.Westphalia is roughly the region between the rivers Rhine and Weser, located north and south of the Ruhr River. No exact definition of borders can be given, because the name "Westphalia"...
branch of the party. His primary duty was the representation of rural interests. He did not participate in the general election in 1924 set up by the peasants of the Münsterland, which drew criticism from his constituency. He did participate in one representing predominantly industrial areas in a constituency in south Westphalia.
Herold was a member of the Münster district council for several decades, and was also the local Kreisausschuss. He was also a member of the provincial parliament of Westphalia. From 1898 to 1918 he belonged to the Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
n House of Representatives, where he was Vice Group Chairman of the Centre Party. From 1919 until his death he was member of parliament in Prussia, where he held the position of chairman.
From 1898 to 1918 he held a position in the Reichstag
Reichstag (building)
The Reichstag building is a historical edifice in Berlin, Germany, constructed to house the Reichstag, parliament of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894 and housed the Reichstag until 1933, when it was severely damaged in a fire. During the Nazi era, the few meetings of members of the...
. In 1903, he represented the constituencies of Fulda - Gersfeld - Schlüchtern and Tecklenburg - Steinfurt - Ahaus . In 1919/20 he was a member of the Weimar National Assembly
Weimar Republic
The Weimar Republic is the name given by historians to the parliamentary republic established in 1919 in Germany to replace the imperial form of government...
. He served until his death as a member of parliament. He opened the fifth legislative period of the Reichstag in 1930 as an interim president.
Agricultural chairships
Herold was named to a number of committees, associations, and groups influencing agricultural policy in Germany. These include:- Director, Agricultural Central Association for the administrative district of Münster.
- Member, Board of Agriculture of Westfalen Westphalian Peasant Association.
- Member, German government for rural welfare.
- Chairman, Board of Examiners for Agricultural Machinery and Equipment in Westphalia.
- Director, Dairy Association of Westfalen and Lippe.
- Board Member, Rural Central Treasury and the Association of Rural Cooperatives.
- Successor, Burghard Schorlemer-Alst representing the interests of Westphalia agriculture.
- Affiliation, social wing of the Catholic milieu, belonged to the People's Association for Catholic Germany.