Stoph, Willi

GDR politician (SED)
Brandt had to negotiate with him in 1970.

• 1914 born
• 1952 Interior Minister
• 1953-1989 Member of the Politbüro
• 1956 Defence Minister
• 1964-1973 Chairman of the State Council (head of state)
• 1976-1989 Chairman of the Council of Ministers
• 1999 died

Index of References
Biography
Foreign Minister and Federal Chancellor in Bonn 1967-1974 1967: 13 Oct 1970: 14 Jan, 19 March, 21 May
Sources/Videos Chancellor Willy Brandt in Erfurt (East Germany), 19 March 1970 Second meeting of Willy Brandt and Willi Stoph in Kassel, 21 May 1970	Travels 1967-1974