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Friedrich Wilhelm Reinhold Pieck (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈpiːk]; 3 January 1876 – 7 September 1960) was a German politician and a Communist. In 1949 he became the first President of the German Democratic Republic an office abolished upon his death. His successor as head of state was Walter Ulbricht who served as Chairman of the Council of State.

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active years end date
1960-09-07
active years start date
1949-10-11
birth date
1876-01-03
birth place
German Empire, Guben, Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Brandenburg
death date
1960-09-07
death place
East Berlin, East Germany
nationality
Germans
order in office
State President of the German Democratic Republic
party
Social Democratic Party of Germany, Socialist Unity Party of Germany, Communist Party of Germany
religion
Atheism
successor
State Council of East Germany, Walter Ulbricht

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