Paul Honecker
former leader of East Germany, General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party (1976-1989)
1912 — 1994
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Profession
former leader of East Germany, General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party (1976-1989)
Born
August 25, 1912
Died
1994 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, resistance fighter, autobiographer
Territory of the Saar basinBorn in NeunkirchenDied in La Reina
1912
Born in Neunkirchen (1912-08-25)
1969
AwardOrder of Karl Marx
1970
AwardJubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
1971
PositionChairman of the National Defence Council of the GDR (1971–1989)
1972
AwardOrder of Lenin
1972
AwardAbout
Erich Ernst Paul Honecker was a German communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic 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. As the leader of East Germany, Honecker was viewed as a dictator. During his leadership, the country had close ties to the Soviet Union, which maintained a large army in the country.
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Who is Paul Honecker?+
Erich Ernst Paul Honecker was a German communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic 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 Co
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Honecker born?+
Paul Honecker was born on August 25, 1912.
When did Paul Honecker die?+
Paul Honecker died in 1994, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — August 25, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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You led when it mattered most. We remember.
— a veteran
You earned every bit of respect you got.
— someone who served under you
The battle that turned the tide. Your call.
— a historian
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