Spth Lothar

Lothar Späth (16 November 1937 – 2016) – Public Profile

Quick facts

• Full name: Lothar Späth (also rendered as Späth; occasionally written as Speth)
• Date of birth: 16 November 1937
• Place of birth: Sigmaringen, Germany
• Date of death: 2016
• Nationality: German
• Political party: Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
• Notable office: Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg from 1978 to 1991

Biography highlights

Lothar Späth was a prominent German CDU politician who led Baden-Württemberg as Minister-President from 1978 until 1991. Born in Sigmaringen, he became a key figure in the state’s postwar modernization, steering economic development, infrastructure improvements, and administrative reforms. After stepping down from the office, he remained active in public life, engaging with business and civic organizations. His tenure is frequently cited in discussions of Baden-Württemberg’s growth and its role in German regional politics.

News and public record

Späth passed away in 2016. Obituaries and retrospective pieces from that year documented his political career and his contributions to the state’s economy and governance. Scholarly and encyclopedia entries continue to note his influence on Baden-Württemberg’s modernization and on German regional politics.

Social media

There are no verified official personal social media accounts for Lothar Späth. Any contemporary pages claiming to represent him are unofficial, archival, or memorial in nature. Institutions and news outlets may post memorial content, but verified personal accounts do not exist.

Recent projects and legacy

As a historical political figure who passed away in 2016, there are no recent projects attributed to Späth. His legacy rests on his leadership of Baden-Württemberg during a period of economic growth, innovation, and European integration, as well as on his later involvement with business and public-sector boards after his tenure in office.

Further reading

• Lothar Späth – Wikipedia