Willy Brandt
18 December 1913 – 8 October 1992
Willy Brandt was a German statesman who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974. He is best known for his policy of Ostpolitik, seeking reconciliation with Eastern Europe, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971.
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Life events
Born Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm, later adopting the name Willy Brandt.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgLeft Germany after the Nazi takeover and worked in the anti-Nazi resistance.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgLed West Berlin during the Cold War, including the building of the Berlin Wall.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFormed a coalition government and pursued Ostpolitik.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKnelt at the memorial to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a landmark gesture of reconciliation.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHonored for his efforts to strengthen cooperation in Europe through Ostpolitik.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgStepped down after the Guillaume espionage affair.
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