Johannes Schmidt
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Johannes Schmidt | |
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 Schmidt in 1966 | |
| 8th Prime Minister of Besmenia | |
| In office 7 October 1964 – 21 February 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Wolfgang Butz |
| Succeeded by | Robert Gleitzmann |
| Chairman of the SDU | |
| In office 6 February 1960 – 28 September 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Heinrich Farn |
| Succeeded by | Friedrich Bender |
| Vice Prime Minister of Besmenia | |
| In office 1 October 1952 – 7 October 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Heinrich Farn |
| Succeeded by | Hans Meister |
| Federal Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 1 October 1952 – 7 October 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Ernst Fiet |
| Succeeded by | Otto Bröcke |
| Member of the Federal Chamber | |
| In office 1944–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johannes Ernst Schmidt 31 May 1908 Behringen, Metakumburg, Kingdom of Besmenia |
| Died | 15 August 1996 (aged 88) Behringen, Metakumburg, Besmenia |
| Nationality | Besmenian |
| Political party | Social Democratic Union |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 3 |
Johannes Ernst Schmidt (31 May 1908 - 15 August 1996) was a Besmenian politician who served as the 8th Prime Minister of Besmenia from 1964 to 1972. From 1960 to 1974 he was the chairman of the Social Democratic Union. Schmidt also served Federal Minister of the Interior and Vice Prime Minister from 1952 to 1964.
Schmidt was the leading figure in the Besmenian reunification process in 1966/1967. For his work in the reunification process, he was nicknamed "Prime Minister of Reunification". In addition, his popularity increased within the population. However, its popularity declined in the early 1970s due to the economic consequences of the reunification. As a result, the SDU was defeated in the 1972 Besmenian federal election by the BVP.