Julius Streicher
German publisher of Der Stürmer
Born
Died
1946
80 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A prominent German publisher, founded and edited the anti-Semitic newspaper Der Stürmer. Actively participated in the Nazi Party, promoting its ideology through print media. Streicher was a key figure in disseminating propaganda that fostered anti-Semitic sentiments in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. The newspaper played a significant role in shaping public perception and attitudes towards Jews leading up to and during World War II.
Founded and edited Der Stürmer
Promoted Nazi propaganda
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