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Josef Duchač
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Duchac on a campaign poster for the 1990 Thuringian state election
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| Minister-President of Thuringia | |
| In office 8 November 1990 – 11 February 1992 |
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| Deputy | Ulrich Fickel |
| Preceded by | himself (as Landesbevollmächtigter) |
| Succeeded by | Bernhard Vogel |
| Landesbevollmächtigter of Thuringia | |
| In office 3 October 1990 – 8 November 1990 |
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| Appointed by | Lothar de Maizière |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | himself (as Minister-President) |
| Regierungsbevollmächtigter of Erfurt | |
| In office 11 June 1990 – 3 October 1990 |
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| Appointed by | Lothar de Maizière |
| Preceded by | Arthur Swatek (as Chairman of the District Council) |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Member of the Landtag of Thuringia for Gotha II |
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| In office 25 October 1990 – 30 November 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Hans-Jörg Dannenberg |
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| Born | 19 February 1938 Bad Schlag, Czechoslovakia (now Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic) |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Union (1990–) |
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Christian Democratic Union (East Germany) (1957–1990) |
| Residence | Birkenwerder |
| Alma mater | Ingenieurschule für Gummi- und Plasttechnologie TU Dresden Technical University Leuna-Merseburg (Dipl.-Ing. oec.) |
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Josef Duchač (born February 19, 1938) is a German politician. He was a key figure in the state of Thuringia after German reunification. He belonged to the CDU party.
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Who is Josef Duchač?
Josef Duchač was born on February 19, 1938. He became a chemical engineer after his studies. He then entered the world of politics.
Early Political Life
In 1957, Josef Duchač joined the Christian Democratic Union in East Germany. This was a political party in the former East Germany.
Role in German Reunification
After East and West Germany reunited, the East German CDU joined with the West German CDU. This happened in 1990. Josef Duchač played an important role in the new Germany.
Becoming Thuringia's Leader
On October 14, 1990, Josef Duchač was chosen. He became the first Minister-President of Thuringia after reunification. A Minister-President is like the head of the state government.
Stepping Down from Office
Josef Duchač announced his resignation on January 23, 1992. This was because questions were raised about his past connections. He was then replaced by Bernhard Vogel on February 5, 1992.
