Libertas Schulze-Boysen
German anti-Nazi resistance member
Born
November 20th, 1913
111 years ago
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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