About Gerhard Pohl
Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 74). Gerhard Pohl was a German politician.
Gerhard Pohl (16 August 1937 – 30 May 2012) was a German politician and a member of the East German CDU. He served as Minister of Economics from April to August 1990, in the cabinet of Lothar de Maizière.
Career Education Pohl held a diplom in engineering economics from the Dresden University of Technology. He was a member of the East German People's Chamber from 1981 to 1990.
Death Pohl died on 30 May 2012 after drowning near his home of East Germany.
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Who was Gerhard Pohl?
German politician (1937-2012)
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Gerhard Pohl was born on 16 August 1937 in Guben.
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Gerhard Pohl died on 30 May 2012 in Schwielochsee.
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Gerhard Pohl was a politician.
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Gerhard Pohl was German.
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