supported the candidacy of Berlin mayor Willy Brandt. Ollenhauer died in Bonn on 14 December 1963 from pulmonary embolism. References External links Biography of Erich Ollenhauer Politicians from Magdeburg People from the Province of Saxony Presidents of the Socialist International 1901 births 1963 deaths Members of the Bundestag for North Rhine-Westphalia Members of the Bundestag 1961–1965 Members of the Bundestag 1957–1961 Members of the Bundestag 1953–1957 Members of the Bundestag 1949–1953 Members of the Executive of the Labour and Socialist International Members of the Bundestag for the Social Democratic Party of Germany