Libertas Schulze-Boysen

German anti-Nazi resistance member

Libertas Schulze-Boysen - Activists & Humanitarians born November 20th, 1913
Born
Died

1942
83 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Germany

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Born in 1913, this individual opposed the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II. Active in the resistance, conducted clandestine work against the oppressive government. Collaborated with other key resistance members in spreading information about the regime's atrocities. Arrested by the Gestapo in 1942, faced trial, and executed for anti-Nazi activities.

Opposed the Nazi regime through resistance movements

Worked with the Red Orchestra group

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