Back هانس چواكيم ڤون ميركاتز ARZ Hans-Joachim von Merkatz German Hans-Joachim von Merkatz French Ioannes-Ioachimus de Merkatz Latin Hans-Joachim von Merkatz Dutch Hans-Joachim von Merkatz NB Hans-Joachim von Merkatz Polish
Hans-Joachim von Merkatz | |
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 Merkatz on a 1961 CDU election poster | |
| German Federal Minister of Justice | |
| In office 1956–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Fritz Neumayer |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Schäffer |
| Member of the Bundestag | |
| In office 7 September 1949 – 19 October 1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1905 Stargard, Province of Pomerania |
| Died | 25 February 1982 (aged 76) Bonn, Germany |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Political party | German Party Christian Democratic Union |
| Alma mater | University of Jena |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Hans-Joachim von Merkatz (7 July 1905 – 25 February 1982) was a German politician. He was Federal Minister of Justice from 1956 to 1957. He was a member of the Bundestag from 1949 to 1961. He was a member of the German Party before joining the Christian Democrats in 1960.