Bodo Uhse | |
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![]() Bodo Uhse in 1950 | |
President of the German Writers' Union | |
In office 1950–1952 | |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Anna Seghers |
Member of the Volkskammer | |
In office 1950–1954 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Rastatt, German Empire | March 12, 1904
Died | July 2, 1963 East Berlin, German Democratic Republic | (aged 59)
Resting place | Dorotheenstadt Cemetery |
Political party | Socialist Unity Party of Germany (1948–) Communist Party of Germany (1930–1946) Black Front (1930) Nazi Party (1927–1930) |
Spouse | Alma Agee |
Children | Joel Agee (step-son) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Spanish Republic |
Branch/service | People's Army of the Republic |
Years of service | 1936–1938 |
Unit | International Brigades |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War |
Bodo Uhse (12 March 1904 – 2 July 1963) was a German writer, journalist and political activist. He was recognised as one of the most prominent authors in East Germany.[1]