# Hans Modrow

_German politician (1928–2023)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Hans Modrow was a German politician best known as the last communist premier of East Germany.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 27 January 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Jasienica ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P19))
- **Died:** 10 February 2023 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P570))
- **Place of death:** Berlin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P20))
- **Citizenship:** East Germany; Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist; mechanical technician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P106))
- **Political party:** Die Linke (2007–2023); Party of Democratic Socialism (1989–2007); Socialist Unity Party of Germany (1949–1989) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P102))
- **Education:** Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P69))
- **Positions held:** Member of the European Parliament (20 July 1999 – 19 July 2004); member of the German Bundestag (20 December 1990 – 10 November 1994); member of the German Bundestag (3 October 1990 – 20 December 1990); Prime Minister of East Germany (18 November 1989 – 12 April 1990); member of the Volkskammer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Karl Marx; Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold; Banner of Labor; Fritz Heckert Medal; Order of Friendship; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver; Medal of Merit of the National People's Army in Gold; Medal for Fighters Against Fascism ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241#P166))

## Questions

**When was Hans Modrow born?**  
Hans Modrow was born on 27 January 1928 in Jasienica.

**What positions has Hans Modrow held?**  
Positions held by Hans Modrow include: Member of the European Parliament (1999–2004); member of the German Bundestag (1990–1994); member of the German Bundestag (1990–1990); Prime Minister of East Germany (1989–1990); member of the Volkskammer.

**Where did Hans Modrow study?**  
Hans Modrow was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hans Modrow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Modrow) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q57241](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57241) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: DIE LINKE Bundesparteitag Mai 2014 Modrow, Hans.jpg by Achtung: Dieses Bild ist nicht gemeinfrei. Es ist zwar frei benutzbar aber gesetzlich geschützt. Note: this image is not in the Public Domain. It is free to use but protected by law. Bitte benutzen si (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DIE_LINKE_Bundesparteitag_Mai_2014_Modrow,_Hans.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Hans Modrow, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: DIE LINKE Bundesparteitag Mai 2014 Modrow, Hans.jpg — Achtung: Dieses Bild ist nicht gemeinfrei. Es ist zwar frei benutzbar aber gesetzlich geschützt. Note: this image is not in the Public Domain. It is free to use but protected by law. Bitte benutzen si, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.

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