Hans Bentzien
East German politician (1927–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hans Bentzien (1927–2015) was a German writer and politician who served as the culture minister of East Germany from 1961 to 1966. Being a member of the ruling party Socialist Unity Party (SED), he held several political and public posts in East Germany.
Quick Facts Minister of Culture, Chairman of theCouncil of Ministers ...
Hans Bentzien | |
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Minister of Culture | |
In office February 1961 – January 1966 | |
Chairman of the Council of Ministers | |
Preceded by | Alexander Abusch |
Succeeded by | Klaus Gysi |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-01-04)4 January 1927 Greifswald, German Empire |
Died | 18 May 2015(2015-05-18) (aged 88) Bad Saarow, Germany |
Political party | Socialist Unity Party of Germany |
Alma mater | |
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