Margot Honecker

East German politician and First Lady

Margot Honecker - East German politician and First Lady
Born

April 17th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as the First Lady of East Germany from 1971 to 1989, playing a significant role in the German Democratic Republic's educational policies. Advocated for the promotion of socialist ideology within the educational system. Active in the Socialist Unity Party, she contributed to political discourse and policy-making in East Germany.

Served as Minister of Education from 1963 to 1989

Influenced educational reform and curriculum in East Germany

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