Hans Bentzien
Functionary in the German Democratic Republic and, previously, member of the Nazi party
About Hans Bentzien
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 88). Hans Bentzien was a German politician, opinion journalist, radio editor and screenwriter.
Hans Bentzien (4 January 1927 – 18 May 2015) was a German writer and politician who served as the culture minister of East Germany from 1961 to 1966. Being a member of the ruling party Socialist Unity Party (SED), he held several political and public posts in East Germany.
Early life and education Bentzien was born in Greifswald, Germany, on 4 January 1927.
Bentzien was appointed culture minister in February 1961, replacing Alexander Abusch in the post. Klaus Gysi succeeded Bentzien as minister of culture.
Work Bentzien wrote several television plays and published some books on history.
Death Bentzien died in Bad Saarow, Germany, on 18 May 2015.
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functionary in the German Democratic Republic and, previously, member of the Nazi party
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Hans Bentzien was born on 4 January 1927 in Greifswald.
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Hans Bentzien died on 18 May 2015 in Bad Saarow.
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Hans Bentzien was a politician, opinion journalist, radio editor and screenwriter.
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Hans Bentzien was German.
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