12 Facts About Wilhelm Niklas

Wilhelm Niklas was a German academic and politician, who was the first minister of food, agriculture and forestry in Konrad Adenauer's first cabinet.

Wilhelm Niklas studied law and political science for two semesters and then he studied agriculture and veterinary medicine.

Wilhelm Niklas graduated from Technical University of Munich with a degree in veterinary medicine.

Wilhelm Niklas began his career at his alma mater as a research assistant and worked there until 1912.

Wilhelm Niklas was the department chief for livestock breeding and animal products in the Bavarian ministry of agriculture from 1925 until 1935 when he was fired by the Nazis.

Wilhelm Niklas was a member of the Bavarian People's Party before 1933.

Wilhelm Niklas was a member of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria which he joined in 1946.

Wilhelm Niklas was an academic and became professor at the Veterinary Faculty of Munich University in 1947.

Wilhelm Niklas served as the minister of food, agriculture and forestry in the cabinet led by Konrad Adenauer.

Wilhelm Niklas was in office from 20 September 1949 to 20 October 1953.

Wilhelm Niklas was replaced by Heinrich Lubke in the post.

Wilhelm Niklas died in Munich on 12 April 1957 due to complications following a car accident.