Lotte Ulbricht

Charlotte "Lotte" Ulbricht (née Kühn; 1903–2002) was a prominent figure in the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED). Born in Rixdorf to working-class parents, she joined the Communist movement early, becoming part of the Free Socialist Youth in 1919 and the Communist Party of Germany in 1921. She held various roles within the party, including work with the Communist Youth International in Moscow.

In 1931, she moved to Moscow with her first husband, Erich Wendt, but after his arrest during Stalin's purges, they divorced, and she faced a Party reprimand until 1938. During WWII, her brother Bruno was executed by the Gestapo in 1944. After the war, she became Walter Ulbricht's assistant, whom she married in 1953, leading to her resignation and further studies.

Lotte edited Ulbricht's works at the Institute for Marxism-Leninism until her retirement in 1973. She held key roles in the SED and received honors like the Order of Karl Marx. After reunification, she criticized Honecker for undermining Ulbricht's legacy. They adopted a daughter, Beate, who predeceased Lotte. Charlotte Ulbricht died in 2002 at age 98.