Christoph Probst
German activist and member of the White Rose
Born
1919
106 years ago
Died
February 22nd, 1943
82 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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A key member of the White Rose resistance group, played a role in challenging the Nazi regime through anti-war pamphlets. Probst was a medical student and contributed to the group's efforts to expose the atrocities committed by the Nazis. Arrested in 1943, faced trial, and executed shortly thereafter. The White Rose is remembered for its courage in speaking out against totalitarianism.
Co-authored anti-Nazi pamphlets with the White Rose
Executed for resistance activities against the Nazis
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