Friedrich Ebert
(1871-1925)
Friedrich Ebert was the first democratic president of Germany. As a politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) he became head of state of the Weimar Republic in 1919. He died in office in 1925.
Place of Birth and Main Exhibition
The heart of the Friedrich-Ebert-Haus is a small, 45 square meter three-room apartment where Friedrich Ebert was born on 4 February 1871. The additional exhibition „From Worker’s Leader to President — Friedrich Ebert (1871-1925)“ presents the life and times of Friedrich Ebert.
Information for Visitors
The Foundation
The Stiftung Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte is one of seven non-partisan foundations that commemorate important German political figures.
