Peter Hermes
Peter Hermes | |
|---|---|
| West German Ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office August 1984 – August 1987 | |
| President | Richard von Weizsäcker |
| Preceded by | Walter Gehlhoff |
| Succeeded by | Paul Verbeek |
| West German Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office November 1979 – July 1984 | |
| President | Karl Carstens |
| Preceded by | Berndt von Staden |
| Succeeded by | Günther van Well |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1922 |
| Died | 14 October 2015 (aged 93) |
| Party | Christian Democratic Union |
| Spouse |
Maria Wirmer (m. 1955) |
| Alma mater | University of Bonn |
| Awards | Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit (1982) |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Branch/service | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Unit | Flak Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Peter Hermes (8 August 1922 – 14 October 2015) was a German diplomat, best known for serving as West German Ambassador to the United States from 1979 to 1984 and West German Ambassador to the Holy See from 1984 to 1987.