Harry Ott
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Harry Ott (15 October 1933 – 24 June 2005) was a German diplomat who became a politician towards the end of his professional career.[1]
Quick Facts Permanent Representative of the German Democratic Republic to the United Nations, Preceded by ...
Harry Ott | |
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![]() Harry and Anita Ott (1989) | |
Permanent Representative of the German Democratic Republic to the United Nations | |
In office 1982–1988 | |
Preceded by | Peter Florin |
Succeeded by | Siegfried Zachmann |
Ambassador of the German Democratic Republic to the Soviet Union | |
In office 1974–1981 | |
Preceded by | Horst Bittner |
Succeeded by | Egon Winkelmann |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 October 1933 Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany |
Died | 24 June 2005(2005-06-24) (aged 71) Prieros, Brandenburg, Germany |
Political party | SED |
Spouse | Anita |
Children | Tamara Gerald |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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Between 1974 and 1981 he served as the ambassador of the German Democratic Republic to the Soviet Union.[1] In 1982 he was appointed as his country's permanent representative to the United Nations and a Deputy Foreign Minister.[2]