Johannes Dieckmann
Johannes Dieckmann | |
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Dieckmann in 1967 | |
| President of the Volkskammer | |
| In office 7 October 1949 – 22 February 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Götting |
| Deputy Chairman of the State Council | |
| In office 12 September 1960 – 22 February 1969 | |
| Acting President of the German Democratic Republic | |
| In office 7 October 1949 – 11 October 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Wilhelm Pieck |
| In office 7 September 1960 – 12 September 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Wilhelm Pieck |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished Walter Ulbricht (as Chairman of the State Council) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 January 1893 Fischerhude, Hanover, German Empire |
| Died | 22 February 1969 (aged 76) East Berlin, East Germany |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party of Germany |
| Other political affiliations | German People's Party |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Battles/wars | World War I Battle of France |
Johannes Dieckmann (19 January 1893 – 22 February 1969) was a German journalist and politician who served as the 1st President of the Volkskammer, the parliament of East Germany, from 1949 to 1969.