Andreas Baader

German militant and Baader-Meinhof member

Andreas Baader - Activists & Humanitarians born May 6th, 1943
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A key figure in the German left-wing militant group, played a significant role in the radical political climate of the 1970s. Baader co-founded the Baader-Meinhof Group, also known as the Red Army Faction. The group's activities included bank robberies, bombings, and assassinations aimed at combating perceived state oppression. Baader was arrested in 1972 and during subsequent trials became a symbol of the violent extremism of that era. His life concluded in 1977 under controversial circumstances in prison, amidst a series of events known as the 'German Autumn'.

Co-founded the Baader-Meinhof Group

Led violent actions against state institutions

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