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Berndt Seite
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| Minister President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | |
| In office 19 March 1992 – 3 November 1998 |
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| President | Richard von Weizsäcker Roman Herzog |
| Chancellor | Helmut Kohl Gerhard Schröder |
| Preceded by | Alfred Gomolka |
| Succeeded by | Harald Ringstorff |
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| Born |
Berndt Seite
April 22, 1940 Trebnitz, Nazi Germany |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Union |
| Spouse |
Annemarie Brandt
(m. 1964) |
| Children | 2 |
Berndt Seite was born on April 22, 1940, in a place called Hahnswalde, near Trebnitz. He is a German politician. He served as the second Minister President of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern from 1992 to 1998. He was also the 45th president of the German Bundesrat in 1992.
A Minister President is like the head of government for a German state. They lead the state's government and make important decisions for the people living there. The Bundesrat is a special council where representatives from all German states work together on national laws.
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Early Life and Education
Berndt Seite grew up in Hahnswalde, which is in a region called Lower Silesia. He went to primary school in Ihleburg from 1946 to 1954. After that, he attended a special high school called Pforta state school in Schulpforte. He finished high school in 1958.
Studying to Become a Vet
After high school, Berndt Seite decided to study veterinary medicine. This means he learned how to take care of animals and treat their illnesses. He studied at the Humboldt University of Berlin in Berlin. He finished his studies in November 1963.
Journey into Politics
Berndt Seite became interested in politics in 1989. He started by getting involved in local politics in his area. This means he worked on issues that affected his local community.
Joining a Political Party
In 1989, he was a spokesperson for a group called the New Forum in the Röbel district. The New Forum was a movement that helped bring about changes in Germany. The next year, in February 1990, he joined the CDU. The CDU is one of the main political parties in Germany.
Important Roles in Government
From June 1990 to December 1991, Berndt Seite served as a district administrator in Röbel. A district administrator is like a manager for a local area, helping to run things. Then, from October 1991 to March 1992, he was the general secretary for the CDU in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This role involved managing the party's activities in the state.
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