Erich Correns (chemist)
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Erich Paul Hubert Correns (12 May 1896 – 18 May 1981) was a German chemist and president of the National Front of the German Democratic Republic.
Quick Facts President of the National Front of the German Democratic Republic, Preceded by ...
Erich Correns | |
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President of the National Front of the German Democratic Republic | |
In office 1950–1981 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Lothar Kolditz |
Personal details | |
Born | (1896-05-12)May 12, 1896 Tübingen, German Empire |
Died | May 18, 1981(1981-05-18) (aged 85) East Berlin, German Democratic Republic |
Resting place | Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde, Berlin |
Parent | Carl Correns (father) |
Alma mater | Friedrich Wilhelm University University of Tübingen |
Occupation | Chemist |
Awards | Iron Cross 2nd Class Order of Karl Marx (1971) Patriotic Order of Merit, Bar of Honor (1965) Patriotic Order of Merit, in Gold (1954) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | German Empire |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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