Konstantin Hierl 1875 – 1955

Biography

Konstantin Hierl was born on February 24, 1875, in the Bavarian town of Parsberg, during a time of significant change in German society. He would go on to dedicate much of his life to public service, establishing himself as a notable figure in German political life. His career spanned several decades of transformative history in Central Europe.

Throughout his years in politics, Hierl remained engaged with the civic affairs of his nation during a period marked by considerable upheaval and transition. He witnessed and participated in the political developments that shaped Germany across multiple eras, bringing his perspective and leadership to bear on the challenges of his time.

Hierl spent his final years in Heidelberg, one of Germany’s most distinguished cultural centers. He passed away there on September 23, 1955, at the age of eighty, leaving behind a lifetime of public service. His long life encompassed nearly the full span of modern German history, from the German Empire through the World Wars and into the postwar period. Those who knew him remembered a man committed to his country and his community throughout his many years of active participation in public life.