Is Erich Mielke A-List?
No — Erich Mielke is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 1970
Stasi Power Consolidation
Lost A-list status in 1990
Dropped to F tier — Arrest and Trial
Ranking Timeline
Head of the Stasi
Appointed head, gains immense power.
Stasi Power Consolidation
Stasi expands under his control, net worth increases modestly from corruption.
Peak Stasi Influence
Mielke at height of power, fear widespread.
Fall of Berlin Wall
Regime collapses, Mielke's power evaporates.
Arrest and Trial
Arrested for crimes, net worth decreases as assets are seized.
Conviction and Imprisonment
Found guilty of murder, legacy tarnished.
Death and Disgrace
Dies in a nursing home, remembered for repression. Actual net worth is minimal.
Symbol of Repression
His legacy is a warning against authoritarianism. Actual net worth is minimal.
Last updated: February 25, 2026