Kurt Tucholsky
Journalist and author of 'Deutschland, Deutschland über alles'
Born
January 9th, 1890
135 years ago
Died
December 21st, 1935
89 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1890, this journalist and author contributed significantly to the Weimar Republic's intellectual landscape. As a member of the literary cabaret movement, worked to critique the political and social issues of the time through satire and journalism. Employed various pseudonyms including 'Peter Panter' and 'Theobald Tiger'. Exiled during the rise of the Nazi regime, continued to write from abroad, focusing on German society and politics. Died in 1935, leaving behind a legacy of sharp commentary and literary skill.
Authored 'Deutschland, Deutschland über alles'
Critiqued Weimar Republic politics in 'Weltbühne'
Faced persecution and exile under Nazi rule
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