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Rolf Bossi (10 September 1923, Karlsruhe – 22 December 2015, Düsseldorf) was a German criminal defense lawyer. He was known for defending prominent actors such as Ingrid van Bergen and Romy Schneider, as well as criminals such as Jürgen Bartsch, Dieter Zlof, and Dieter Degowski. He defended four former East German border guards who were accused of having killed Chris Gueffroy, who was trying to escape over the Berlin Wall. He was considered to be one of Germany's best-known defense lawyers. He wrote an autobiography, appeared in talk shows and even had two film roles.

Quick facts about Rolf Bossi

  • Full name: Rolf Bossi
  • Born: 1923-09-10
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q103079

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Who is Rolf Bossi?

Rolf Bossi (10 September 1923, Karlsruhe – 22 December 2015, Düsseldorf) was a German criminal defense lawyer.

What nationality is Rolf Bossi?

Rolf Bossi is Germany.

When was Rolf Bossi born?

Rolf Bossi was born on 1923-09-10.

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