Erich Ollenhauer
German politician and leader of SPD
Born
March 27th, 1901
124 years ago
Died
1963
62 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1901, the politician served as the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) from 1961 until 1964. Ollenhauer became prominent in post-war German politics, focusing on rebuilding the SPD and strengthening its role in the democratic system of the Federal Republic of Germany. During his leadership, he emphasized social justice and expanded party support. His work contributed to the reshaping of the SPD's policies following World War II, paving the way for future political alignments in Germany.
Led the SPD from 1961 to 1964
Focused on post-war social policies
Strengthened democratic foundations of SPD
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