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Rosel Walther
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| Member of the State Council | |
| In office 1971–1989 |
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| Member of the Volkskammer | |
| In office 1950–1958 |
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| In office 1967–1990 |
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| Born | 12 January 1928 Landsberg an der Warthe, Germany (now Poland) |
| Died | 24 August 2006 (age 78) Berlin, Germany |
| Political party | National Democratic Party of Germany (1949–1990) Association of Free Democrats (1990) Free Democratic Party (1990–2006) |
Rosel Walther (born Fischer; 12 January 1928 – 24 August 2006) was an important German politician. She was a member of the Volkskammer, which was like the parliament of East Germany. She also served on the State Council of East Germany, a group that acted as the country's head of state.
Early Life and Education
Rosel Walther was born in 1928 in Landsberg an der Warthe. This place was in Germany then, but it is now called Gorzów Wielkopolski and is in Poland.
When she was younger, Rosel Walther worked as a teacher. She also went to a special academy in Germany. There, she studied about government and law.
Political Career
In 1949, Rosel Walther joined a political group called the National Democratic Party of Germany (NDPD). She became a leader in this party. She was part of its main board and even directed the party's academy. She also helped lead the NDPD group in the parliament.
From 1964 to 1969, Rosel Walther was a leader in the Democratic Women's League of Germany. This group worked for women's rights and interests. She also joined the World Peace Council and the Peace Council of the GDR. These groups worked to promote peace around the world.
Roles in Government
Rosel Walther was a member of the Volkskammer (parliament) for many years. She served from 1950 to 1958, and again from 1967 to 1990.
In 1971, she also became a member of the State Council. This council was the main leadership body of East Germany. She stayed on the State Council until 1989. After the Peaceful Revolution, which led to Germany becoming one country again, she retired from her main political roles. She later joined the Free Democratic Party.
Awards and Recognition
Rosel Walther received several awards for her work. In 1959, she was given the Medal of Merit of the GDR. She also received the Patriotic Order of Merit in both bronze and silver. Another honor she received was the Banner of Labor. These awards recognized her dedication and service to East Germany.
