Georg Dertinger 1902 – 1968

Biography

Georg Dertinger was born on Christmas Day, 1902, in the Berlin suburb of Friedenau, beginning a life that would span much of the twentieth century’s most transformative decades. He would go on to pursue a career in politics, dedicating himself to public service during a period of profound change in German history. His work as a politician reflected the complexities and challenges of his era, as he navigated the shifting political landscape of his time.

Dertinger spent his final years in Leipzig, where he remained engaged with his community until his death on January 21, 1968, at the age of 65. Though the specific circumstances surrounding his passing were not recorded, his life’s work left an impression on those who knew him and worked alongside him. He was laid to rest at Leipzig South Cemetery, where he remains honored in his adopted city.