When was Egon Krenz born?

Egon Krenz was born on 19 March 1937 in Kołobrzeg.

What positions has Egon Krenz held?

Positions held by Egon Krenz include: Chairman of the National Defence Council of the GDR (1989–1989); Chairman of the State Council (1989–1989); member of the Volkskammer.

Where did Egon Krenz study?

Egon Krenz was educated at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU, Institut für Lehrerbildung, Polytechnic Secondary School.

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Egon Krenz

German politician, communist leader of East Germany

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Egon Rudi Ernst Krenz is a German former politician who was the last Communist leader of the German Democratic Republic during the Revolutions of 1989. He succeeded Erich Honecker as the General Secretary of the ruling Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) but was forced to resign only weeks later when the Berlin Wall fell.

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Born: 19 March 1937 wd
Place of birth: Kołobrzeg wd
Citizenship: Germany, East Germany wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany wd
Education: Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU, Institut für Lehrerbildung, Polytechnic Secondary School wd
Spouse: Erika Krenz wd

Positions held wd

Chairman of the National Defence Council of the GDR (24 October 1989 – 6 December 1989)
Chairman of the State Council (17 October 1989 – 6 December 1989)
member of the Volkskammer

Awards wd

Order of Karl Marx
Banner of Labor
Order of Friendship of Peoples

Questions

When was Egon Krenz born?: Egon Krenz was born on 19 March 1937 in Kołobrzeg.
What positions has Egon Krenz held?: Positions held by Egon Krenz include: Chairman of the National Defence Council of the GDR (1989–1989); Chairman of the State Council (1989–1989); member of the Volkskammer.
Where did Egon Krenz study?: Egon Krenz was educated at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU, Institut für Lehrerbildung, Polytechnic Secondary School.

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