Hans Bentzien was a German writer and politician who served as the culture minister of East Germany from 1961 to 1966.
14 Facts About Hans Bentzien
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Hans Bentzien became a member of the Nazi Party in 1944.
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Hans Bentzien joined the German Army and fought in World War II.
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Hans Bentzien was arrested by the British forces in 1945.
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Hans Bentzien graduated from the University of Greifswald and the University of Jena obtaining a degree in history.
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Hans Bentzien studied history and social sciences in Moscow between 1955 and 1958.
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Hans Bentzien worked as a teacher in his hometown between 1946 and 1948.
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Hans Bentzien was assistant to the director of culture in VEB Carl Zeiss in Jena.
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Hans Bentzien served as the secretary for culture and education of the SED in Halle between 1958 and 1961.
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Hans Bentzien was appointed culture minister in February 1961, replacing Alexander Abusch in the post.
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Hans Bentzien was removed from office in January 1966 due to the alleged violation of the SED rules.
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Hans Bentzien was succeeded by Michael Albert in the post.
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Hans Bentzien wrote several television plays and published some books on history.
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Hans Bentzien died in Bad Saarow, Germany, on 18 May 2015.