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Oskar Fischer was a German politician. Born on 19 March 1923 in Aš, Fischer died on 2 April 2020 in Berlin at the age of 97.
Positions held include Minister for Foreign Affairs (German Democratic Republic) (1975–1990), member of the Volkskammer and ambassador. Fischer studied at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU. Honours include Order of Karl Marx and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.
With a Wikipedia article in 22 languages, Oskar Fischer is No. 80,198 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 March 1923, Aš
- Died
- 2 April 2020, Berlin (aged 97)
- Country
- East Germany
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Socialist Unity Party of Germany
- Education
- Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 22
Did you know
52
Was 52 when first minister for Foreign Affairs (German Democratic Republic) (1975).
97
Lived to 97.
19 Mar
Shares a birthday with Nikolai Gogol and Valery Leontiev.
22
Has a Wikipedia article in 22 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1975–1990Minister for Foreign Affairs (German Democratic Republic)
- —Member of the Volkskammer
- —Ambassador
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of Karl Marx
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
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