Karl Arnold (21 March 1901 – 29 June 1958) was a German politician. He was Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1947 to 1956.

Early life and education

Arnold was born in Herrlishöfen in Württemberg on 21 March 1901. He was trained as a shoemaker

Personal life

In 1928, Arnold married Liesel Joeres.

Arnold was a Catholic and a member of the German branch of the lay Catholic organization Catholic Action.

References

Further reading

  • Uertz, Rudolf (2004). "Karl Arnold." Christliche Demokraten gegen Hitler: Aus Verfolgung und Widerstand zur Union. Ed. Buchstab, Günter; Kaff, Brigitte; Kleinmann, Hans-Otto. Freiburg, Germany: Herder, 2004. 81–89. Print.
  • Biography of Arnold at the German Historic Museum, German