introduction hermann ottmar herzog, also known as ottmar schreiner, was a german lawyer and left-wing politician. born in 1946 in saarbrücken, germany, herzog was known for his involvement in the spd party and his commitment to preserving and promoting the region's cultural heritage. early life and education herzog studied law at the university of saarbrücken, the free university of berlin, and the university of lausanne. he was a temporary-career soldier and served as a paratrooper officer, becoming a reserve officer and completing reserve officer training in the german airborne troops (fall…