Freiherr Adolf Wilhelm SPIES

Background

SPIES, Freiherr Adolf Wilhelm was born on June 4, 1929 in Hiickelhoven. Son of Egon Freiherr von Biillesheim and Maria Freiin von Oer.

Education

University of Bonn and Munich.

Career

Solicitor, Dusseldorf and Monchengladbach since 1960. Farmer on family estate in Hiickelhoven since 1961. Mayor of Hiickelhoven 1969-1973.

Chairman Eschweiler Bergwerks Verein AG, Herzogenrath since 1987.

Commander Ordre de Merite (Luxembourg) 1989.

Membership

Bundestag 1972-1987; Western European Union 1977-1987, Council of Europe 1977-1987. Board of several companies

Interests

• Hunting, skiing.

Connections

Married Maria Grafm von Mirbach-Harff in 1961.

Father:

Egon Freiherr von Biillesheim

Mother:

Maria Freiin von Oer

Spouse:

Maria Grafm von Mirbach-Harff