# Ludwig Erhard - Federal Chancellor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/ludwig-erhard
Reign: 1963–1966
Born-Died: 1897 - 1977
Dynasty: CDU
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Erhard

Father of the economic miracle and the social market economy.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Walter Ulbricht](https://germany-history.com/rulers/walter-ulbricht)
- Succeeded by: [Kurt Georg Kiesinger](https://germany-history.com/rulers/kurt-georg-kiesinger)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1963 - [Élysée Treaty](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1963-elysee-treaty)
- 1963 - [Ich bin ein Berliner](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1963-ich-bin-ein-berliner)
- 1963 - [Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1963-frankfurt-auschwitz-trials)