Erich Honecker

German politician and East Germany leader

Erich Honecker - German politician and East Germany leader
Born

August 25th, 1912
112 years ago

Died

May 29th, 1994
30 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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A prominent figure in East German politics, served as General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party from 1971 to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Oversaw the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, which became a symbol of the Cold War. Promoted the stability of the German Democratic Republic during his leadership, maintaining a close relationship with the Soviet Union. After the fall of communism, faced charges related to human rights violations.

Served as General Secretary of East Germany

Oversaw the Berlin Wall's construction

Presided over East Germany during the Cold War

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