Julius Streicher

German publisher of Der Stürmer

Julius Streicher - German publisher of Der Stürmer
Born

February 12th, 1885
140 years ago

Died

1946
79 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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