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Wilhelm Zaisser

German politician (1893-1958) · Germany · On the map · Politicians · Died at 64

Wilhelm Zaisser was a German communist politician and statesman who served as the founder and first Minister for State Security of the German Democratic Republic from 1950 to 1953.

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Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1893 to 1958 · aged 64