Johannes Rau was a German politician (SPD). He was the president of Germany from 1 July 1999 until 30 June 2004 and the minister president of North Rhine-Westphalia from 20 September 1978 to 9 June 1998. In the latter role, he also served as president of the Bundesrat in 1982/83 and in 1994/95.
Rau in 2004
Rau's grave the day after his burial
The president of Germany, officially titled the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany, is the head of state of Germany.
President of Germany
Bellevue Palace, Berlin (primary seat)
Hammerschmidt Villa, Bonn (secondary seat)
Former President Joachim Gauck and his partner Daniela Schadt