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Irmgard Neumann
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| Member of the State Council | |
| In office September 1960 – November 1963 |
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| Born | 16 October 1925 Hamburg, Germany |
| Died | 22 February 1989 (age 64) |
| Political party | Democratic Farmers' Party of Germany |
Irmgard Neumann (born Pulß) was an important political figure in East Germany. She was born on October 16, 1925, and passed away on February 22, 1989. She was a member of the State Council of East Germany, which was like a group of leaders for the country.
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Early Life and Work
Irmgard Neumann was born in the city of Hamburg, Germany. After finishing her basic schooling, which was called Volksschule in German, she worked helping out in people's homes.
Becoming a Farmer
After World War II ended, a new country was formed called the German Democratic Republic, also known as East Germany. Irmgard Neumann became a farmer there. She worked on a collective farm near a town called Teterow. A collective farm is where many farmers work together on land owned by the community or state, sharing the work and the harvest.
Political Career
Irmgard Neumann became involved in politics in East Germany. She joined a political group called the Democratic Farmers' Party of Germany (DBD) in 1955. This party was part of a larger group called the National Front.
Roles in Government
From 1958, she was a member of the local government in the Bezirk Neubrandenburg area. A Bezirk was like a district or region in East Germany. In 1960, she joined the leadership team of the Democratic Women's League of Germany, an organization for women.
Joining the State Council
Later in 1960, Irmgard Neumann was chosen to be a member of the State Council. This was a very important position, as the State Council acted as the head of state for East Germany. She served on the State Council until November 1963. After this, she took on a leading role within the Democratic Farmers' Party of Germany (DBD), which she held until 1977.
Awards and Legacy
In 1966, Irmgard Neumann received an important award called the Patriotic Order of Merit. This award was given to people who had done great things for East Germany. She passed away in 1989.
