Werner Knieper (December 24, 1909 – July 17, 1977) was a German political official and manager.
Life and profession
Knieper studied law in Heidelberg and Berlin. In Heidelberg he was a member of the Corps Suevia Heidelberg from 1930. After completing his studies, he entered the civil service. He became a member of the SA. During World War II he served in the artillery as a reserve captain, most recently in the Wehrmacht command staff.
Until 1966 he was head of the department for armament affairs in the Federal Ministry of Defence. From December 13, 1966, to December 31, 1967, Knieper was Head of the Federal Chancellery as State Secretary.
