Horst Wessel
SA officer and song writer
Born
1907
118 years ago
Died
February 23rd, 1930
95 years ago — 23 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a prominent member of the Sturmabteilung, the paramilitary wing of the National Socialist German Workers' Party. Wessel became a symbolic figure within the organization after being killed in 1930. His life and death were utilized for propaganda purposes by the Nazi regime, leading to the creation of the song 'Die Fahne hoch', which became an anthem for the party. His story and the events surrounding his death contributed to the rising cult of personality around Nazi leaders during the early years of their rule.
Wrote the song 'Die Fahne hoch'
Became a martyr figure for the Nazi party
Served in the Sturmabteilung
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