Johannes Rau [1931-2006] German Rank: 112 Statesman, Former President of Germany
Johannes Rau was a German politician of the SPD. He was President of Germany from 1 July 1999 until 30 June 2004, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 20 September 1978 to 9 June 1998 and President of the Bundesrat from 1982-83.