Sophie Scholl
German anti-Nazi activist and martyr
Born
May 9th, 1921
104 years ago
Died
February 22nd, 1943
82 years ago — 21 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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An activist against the Nazi regime, organized and distributed anti-war pamphlets as part of the White Rose group. Captured and executed for opposing the regime's oppressive policies. The White Rose group aimed to encourage civic courage and resistance within Germany during World War II.
Co-founded the White Rose group
Distributed anti-Nazi pamphlets
Executed for treason in 1943
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