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Manfred Gerlach

German jurist and politician (1928-2011)

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Manfred Gerlach was a German jurist and politician, and the longtime leader of the East German Liberal Democratic Party. He served as Chairman of the Council of State and was thus head of state of East Germany from 6 December 1989 to 5 April 1990.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Leipzig wd
Died
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Place of death
Berlin wd
Citizenship
Germany, East Germany wd
Occupation
jurist, politician, resistance fighter wd
Political party
Liberal Democratic Party of Germany, Free Democratic Party wd

Positions held wd

  • Chairman of the State Council (6 December 1989 – 5 April 1990)
  • mayor
  • member of the Volkskammer

Awards wd

  • Order of Karl Marx
  • Star of People's Friendship in Silver (1964)
  • Order of Friendship (1988)
  • Patriotic Order of Merit (honor clasp)
  • Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver

Questions

When was Manfred Gerlach born?
Manfred Gerlach was born on 8 May 1928 in Leipzig.
What positions has Manfred Gerlach held?
Positions held by Manfred Gerlach include: Chairman of the State Council (1989–1990); mayor; member of the Volkskammer.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Manfred Gerlach · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2601 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1986-0617-034, Prof. Dr. Manfred Gerlach.jpg by Rainer Mittelstädt (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Manfred Gerlach". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/manfred-gerlach. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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