Hans Modrow
German politician (1928–2023)
Hans Modrow (German pronunciation: [ˈhans ˈmoːdʁo]; 27 January 1928 – 10 February 2023) was a German politician. He was best known as the last communist premier of East Germany. He was the honorary Chairman of the Left Party.[1] After the German reunification, Modrow served as a member of the European Parliament (1999–2004)[2] and of the Bundestag.
Hans Modrow | |
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| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 20 July 1999 – 19 July 2004 | |
| Member of the Bundestag | |
| In office 3 October 1990 – 1994 | |
| Prime Minister of East Germany | |
| In office 18 November 1989 – 12 April 1990 | |
| President | Egon Krenz Manfred Gerlach Sabine Bergmann-Pohl (acting) |
| Deputy | Lothar de Maizière Christa Luft Peter Moreth |
| Preceded by | Willi Stoph |
| Succeeded by | Lothar de Maizière |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1928 Jasenitz, Province of Pomerania, Weimar Republic (now Jasienica, Poland) |
| Died | 10 February 2023 (aged 95) Berlin, Germany |
| Political party | The Left (2007–2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Unity Party of Germany (1949–1989) Party of Democratic Socialism (1989–2007) |
| Spouse(s) | Annemarie Straubing (d. 2003) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Profession | Politician |
References change
- ↑ "West German Secret Service Opens GDR Files". Der Spiegel. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
- ↑ "Hans Modrow". European Parliament MEPs. European Parliament. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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