Hans Modrow
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 |
Hans Modrow Media
Hans Modrow
Modrow addressing the Volkskammer on 17 November 1989
Modrow with West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl during the opening of the Brandenburg Gate on 22 December 1989
Modrow giving a speech at a rally on 13 March 1990
Modrow congratulating his successor, Lothar de Maizière, on his election as Minister-President
References
- ↑ West German Secret Service Opens GDR Files. Der Spiegel. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,655350,00.html. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
- ↑ "Hans Modrow". European Parliament MEPs. European Parliament. Retrieved 3 May 2015.