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Tino Schwierzina

German politician (1927-2003)

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Tino Antoni Schwierzina was a German lawyer and politician. Between May 1990 and January 1991 he served as the first and last freely elected mayor of East Berlin. His term of office was dominated by the fusion of the two halves of Berlin which had been politically divided since before 1949. By some criteria Tino Schwierzina was also the last mayor of East Berlin ahead of reunification.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Chorzów wd
Died
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Place of death
Berlin wd
Citizenship
Germany, East Germany wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Social Democratic Party of Germany wd
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin wd

Positions held wd

  • member of the Berlin City Council (6 May 1990 – 11 January 1991)
  • mayor
  • member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin

Awards wd

  • Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Stadtältester von Berlin (1996)

Questions

When was Tino Schwierzina born?
Tino Schwierzina was born on 30 May 1927 in Chorzów.
What positions has Tino Schwierzina held?
Positions held by Tino Schwierzina include: member of the Berlin City Council (1990–1991); mayor; member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin.
Where did Tino Schwierzina study?
Tino Schwierzina was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Tino Schwierzina · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1746429 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Tino Schwierzina (cropped2).jpg by Peer Grimm (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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