Kurt Malangré is a former German

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 politician

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Malangré started his political career in November 1969 when he became member of Aachen's city council. In 1972 he was elected Mayor

Mayor

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 of Aachen, and from 1973-1989 he served as Lord Mayor

Lord Mayor

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. From 1979 to 1999 he was also Member of the European Parliament

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For his dedication for the good of the city and its citizens he was appointed honorary citizen of Aachen in 2004.