Wilhelm Zaisser

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German politician (1893-1958)

Germany PoliticiansLived 1893 to 1958 · aged 64

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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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Zaisser during the 12th session of the Volkskammer, 22 February 1950

Zaisser (left) alongside Walter Ulbricht (center) and Otto Grotewohl at a pro-government rally following the East German uprising, 26 June 1953

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Order of Karl Marx

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SpouseElisabeth Zaisser

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