Karl von Buchka

Karl von Buchka was a German politician active in both pre- and post-Second World War politics.

Professional career

Involved in local politics, Buchka served as Landrat in Blumenthal District, Hanover from 1917 to 1920 and in the same position in Kehdingen from 1921 to 1932. He was a member of the German People's Party until 1933 when, following Adolf Hitler's seizure of power, he took membership of the Nazi Party as member no. 1,683,854.
Buchka was a member of the Bundestag from 1953 to 1957, representing the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.