Helmuth Hübener
German anti-Nazi activist
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
October 27th, 1942
82 years ago — 17 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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A German activist opposed to the Nazi regime, engaged in distributing anti-Nazi pamphlets in Hamburg. Arrested by the Gestapo at the age of 16, faced a trial and was executed for his actions against the government. His efforts highlighted youth resistance to totalitarianism during World War II. Became a symbol of courage for standing up against oppression and injustice at a young age.
Distributed anti-Nazi pamphlets in Hamburg
Executed for political activism at age 17
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