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Roland Jahn

b. 1953

German activist and journalist

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About Roland Jahn

Born 1953. Roland Jahn is a German journalist.

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Important facts

Born

14 July 1953, Jena

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Journalist

Nationality

Germany, German Democratic Republic

Positions held

Federal Commissioner for the Stasi Records

Awards

Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Preis für die Freiheit und Zukunft der Medien; Honorary doctor of the University of Jena; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Roland Jahn's

Adriaan Cornelis Zaanen

Frequently asked questions

Who is Roland Jahn?

German activist and journalist

When was Roland Jahn born?

Roland Jahn was born on 14 July 1953 in Jena.

What is Roland Jahn's occupation?

Roland Jahn is a journalist.

What nationality is Roland Jahn?

Roland Jahn is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roland Jahn

· Wikidata: Q87103

· DBpedia: Roland Jahn

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