Johannes R. Becher
German politician, novelist and poet (1891–1958).
The record
Johannes R. Becher was a German politician, novelist and poet. Born on 22 May 1891 in Munich, Becher died on 11 October 1958 in East Berlin at the age of 67.
Positions held include member of the Volkskammer (1950) and minister of culture (1954–1958). Becher studied at Wilhelmsgymnasium. Honours include Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin, International Stalin Prize for Peace and National Prize of East Germany, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 47 languages, Johannes R. Becher is No. 36,339 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 May 1891, Munich
- Died
- 11 October 1958, East Berlin (aged 67)
- Country
- East Germany
- Known as
- Poet, politician, novelist
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Socialist Unity Party of Germany, Communist Party of Germany
- Education
- Wilhelmsgymnasium
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 47
Did you know
Was 59 when first member of the Volkskammer (1950).
Lived to 67.
Shares a birthday with Richard Wagner and Arthur Conan Doyle.
One of 240 people in the Index born in Munich, with Heinrich Himmler.
Has a Wikipedia article in 47 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1950–Member of the Volkskammer
- 1954–1958Minister of culture
Connections
- FatherHeinrich Becher
- SpouseLilly Becher
- SpouseKäthe Becher
Honours and works
Awards
- Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin1951
- International Stalin Prize for Peace1952
- National Prize of East Germany
- Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver
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