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Erich Honecker is born

Erich Honecker, German leader of east germany from 1971 to 1989, known for leader of east germany from 1971 to 1989, was born on 1912-08-25.

Erich Honecker, German leader of east germany from 1971 to 1989, known for leader of east germany from 1971 to 1989, was born on 1912-08-25. Erich Ernst Paul Honecker was a German communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989. He held the posts of General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) and Chairman of the National Defence Council; in 1976, he replaced Willi Stoph as Chairman of the State Council, the official head of state.

Historical Significance

Erich Honecker is Leader of East Germany from 1971 to 1989.

Key People

Erich Honecker

Leader of East Germany from 1971 to 1989

Leader of East Germany from 1971 to 1989

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What happened on August 25, 1912?
Erich Honecker, German leader of east germany from 1971 to 1989, known for leader of east germany from 1971 to 1989, was born on 1912-08-25. Erich Ernst Paul Honecker was a German communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989. He held the posts of General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) and Chairman of the National Defence Council; in 1976, he replaced Willi Stoph as Chairman of the State Council, the official head of state.
Why is Erich Honecker is born significant?
Erich Honecker is Leader of East Germany from 1971 to 1989.
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Key figures include Erich Honecker (Leader of East Germany from 1971 to 1989).

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