Heinrich Rau
Heinrich Gottlob "Heiner" Rau (2 April 1899 – 23 March 1961) was a German communist politician during the time of the Weimar Republic. He was a leading member of the International Brigades, a member of the Landtag of Prussia (1928-1933) and after World War II an East German statesman.[1] He was the chairman of the German Economic Commission, the precursor to the East German government.
Heinrich Rau | |
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Born | |
Died | 23 March 1961 | (aged 61)
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Resting place | Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde, Berlin, Germany |
Organization | Spartacus League, International Brigades |
Known for | Leader of the XI International Brigade Chairman of the German Economic Commission Leading economic politician and diplomat of East Germany |
Political party | Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany (1917–1919) Communist Party of Germany (1919–1946) Socialist Unity Party of Germany (1946–1961) |
Spouse(s) | Helene Heß Elisabeth Bihr |
Children | 3 sons, 1 daughter |
Heinrich Rau Media
Stuttgart's New Castle about 1916. The upper parts of the then adjacent Wilhelm Palais can be seen behind the right wing of the castle.
Leaders of the government: Rau (left) beside Ulbricht and Grotewohl, 1951
Displayed harmony: Rau (left) beside Khrushchev and Ulbricht at the SED's 5th Party Congress, 1958
Heinrich Rau (right) with Che Guevara, 1960 in East Berlin
References
- ↑ "EAST GERMANY: Rehabilitated Rival". TIME magazine. 1956-08-13. Archived from the original on 2012-01-21. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
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