Kurt Eisner
German politician and journalist
Born
May 14th, 1867
158 years ago
Died
February 21st, 1919
106 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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A journalist and politician, served as the Minister-President of Bavaria after World War I. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Bavarian Soviet Republic in 1919. Advocated for social democracy and participated in the German Revolution, seeking to create a more equitable society. His tenure was marked by political turbulence and ideological conflicts during the period of transition in post-war Germany.
Served as Minister-President of Bavaria
Led the Bavarian Soviet Republic
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