SettingsGerman communists
Adolf Cluss
Adolf Cluss (July 14, 1825 – July 24, 1905) was a German-born American immigrant who became one of the most important architects in Washington, D.C., in the late 19th century, responsible for th...
Adolf Cluss (July 14, 1825 – July 24, 1905) was a German-born American immigrant who became one of the most important architects in Washington, D.C., in the late 19th century, responsible for th...
Albert Hensel
Albert Hensel (March 20, 1895 – June 5, 1942).
Albert Hensel (March 20, 1895 – June 5, 1942).
Anna Seghers
Anna Seghers was a German writer famous for depicting the moral experience of the Second World War.
Anna Seghers was a German writer famous for depicting the moral experience of the Second World War.
Anton Plenikowski
Anton Plenikowski (19 November 1899 – 3 March 1971) was a German communist politician of the Free City of Danzig and East Germany.
Anton Plenikowski (19 November 1899 – 3 March 1971) was a German communist politician of the Free City of Danzig and East Germany.
Anton Saefkow
Anton Emil Hermann Saefkow (22 July 1903 in Berlin – 18 September 1944 in Brandenburg an der Havel, executed) was a German Communist and a resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Anton Emil Hermann Saefkow (22 July 1903 in Berlin – 18 September 1944 in Brandenburg an der Havel, executed) was a German Communist and a resistance fighter against the Nazi régime.
Arkadi Maslow
Arkadi Maslow (Аркадий Маслов; Аркадій Маслов), born Isaak Jefimowitsch Tschemerinski (Ісаак Ефимович Чемерiнскiй; Исаак Ефимович Чемеринский) (March 9, 1891 in Jelisawetgrad, Ukraine; died Nove...
Arkadi Maslow (Аркадий Маслов; Аркадій Маслов), born Isaak Jefimowitsch Tschemerinski (Ісаак Ефимович Чемерiнскiй; Исаак Ефимович Чемеринский) (March 9, 1891 in Jelisawetgrad, Ukraine; died Nove...
Arnold Schölzel
Arnold Angelus Schölzel (born October 21, 1947 in Bremen) is the editor-in-chief of the center-left newspaper Junge Welt.
Arnold Angelus Schölzel (born October 21, 1947 in Bremen) is the editor-in-chief of the center-left newspaper Junge Welt.
August Willich
August Willich, born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of Communism in Germany.
August Willich, born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of Communism in Germany.
Augustin Schramm
Major Augustin Schramm (March 2, 1907, Liberec – May 27, 1948, Prague) was a ethnic German Czechoslovak communist professional and NKVD agent.
Major Augustin Schramm (March 2, 1907, Liberec – May 27, 1948, Prague) was a ethnic German Czechoslovak communist professional and NKVD agent.
Bruno Beater
Bruno Beater (5 February 19149 April 1982) was an East German intelligence officer and politician.
Bruno Beater (5 February 19149 April 1982) was an East German intelligence officer and politician.
Charlotte Bischoff
Charlotte Bischoff, née Charlotte Wielepp, (October 5, 1901 – November 4, 1994) of Berlin, was a German Communist and Resistance fighter against National Socialism.
Charlotte Bischoff, née Charlotte Wielepp, (October 5, 1901 – November 4, 1994) of Berlin, was a German Communist and Resistance fighter against National Socialism.
Eberhard Koebel
Eberhard Koebel (also Eberhard Köbel, tusk; June 22, 1907–August 31, 1955) was a German youth leader, writer and publisher.
Eberhard Koebel (also Eberhard Köbel, tusk; June 22, 1907–August 31, 1955) was a German youth leader, writer and publisher.
Egon Krenz
Egon Krenz is a former politician from East Germany, and that country's last Communist leader.
Egon Krenz is a former politician from East Germany, and that country's last Communist leader.
Elisabeth Furse
Elisabeth Furse (30 August 1910 – 14 October 2002) was a former Communist activist, World War II resistance escape route organizer, London bistro proprietress, and an early member of the Asso...
Elisabeth Furse (30 August 1910 – 14 October 2002) was a former Communist activist, World War II resistance escape route organizer, London bistro proprietress, and an early member of the Asso...
Erich Honecker
Erich Honecker was a German socialist politician who led the German Democratic Republic as General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party from 1971 until 1989, serving as Head of State as well a...
Erich Honecker was a German socialist politician who led the German Democratic Republic as General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party from 1971 until 1989, serving as Head of State as well a...
Erich Wiesner
Erich Wiesner (17 April 1897 – 16 October 1968) was a German communist Politician and last German Mayor of Stettin (today Szczecin).
Erich Wiesner (17 April 1897 – 16 October 1968) was a German communist Politician and last German Mayor of Stettin (today Szczecin).
Ernst Bloch
Ernst Bloch (, July 8, 1885 – August 4, 1977) was a German Marxist philosopher.
Ernst Bloch (, July 8, 1885 – August 4, 1977) was a German Marxist philosopher.
Ernst Busch (actor)
Ernst Busch (born January 22, 1900 in Kiel, died June 8, 1980 in Bernburg) was a German singer and actor.
Ernst Busch (born January 22, 1900 in Kiel, died June 8, 1980 in Bernburg) was a German singer and actor.
Ernst Knaack
Ernst Knaack (4 November 1914 - 28 August 1944) was a German Communist and resistance fighter against the Nazi Germany régime.
Ernst Knaack (4 November 1914 - 28 August 1944) was a German Communist and resistance fighter against the Nazi Germany régime.
Ernst Meyer (German politician)
Ernst Meyer (1887 - 1930) was a German Communist political activist and politician.
Ernst Meyer (1887 - 1930) was a German Communist political activist and politician.
Ernst Schwarz (politician)
Ernst Schwarz, was a Communist politician.
Ernst Schwarz, was a Communist politician.
Erwin Kramer
Erwin Kramer was a German politician, East German Minister of transportation and General Director of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Erwin Kramer was a German politician, East German Minister of transportation and General Director of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Erwin Piscator
Erwin Friedrich Maximilian Piscator (17 December 1893 in Greifenstein-Ulm – 30 March 1966 in Starnberg) was a German theatre director and producer who, with Bertolt Brecht, was the foremost expo...
Erwin Friedrich Maximilian Piscator (17 December 1893 in Greifenstein-Ulm – 30 March 1966 in Starnberg) was a German theatre director and producer who, with Bertolt Brecht, was the foremost expo...
Eugen Levine
Eugen Leviné was a Communist, revolutionary and leader of the short lived Bavarian Soviet Republic.
Eugen Leviné was a Communist, revolutionary and leader of the short lived Bavarian Soviet Republic.
Eva Schulze-Knabe
Eva Schulze-Knabe (11 May 1907 - 15 July 1976) was a German painter and graphic artist, as well as a resistance fighter against the Third Reich.
Eva Schulze-Knabe (11 May 1907 - 15 July 1976) was a German painter and graphic artist, as well as a resistance fighter against the Third Reich.
Evelyn Anderson
Evelyn Anderson (1909-1977), was a journalist in the UK. Born Lore Seligmann to a German Jewish family, she joined the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) while a student in Frankfurt in 1927.
Evelyn Anderson (1909-1977), was a journalist in the UK. Born Lore Seligmann to a German Jewish family, she joined the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) while a student in Frankfurt in 1927.
Franz Jacob (Resistance fighter)
Franz Jacob (August 9, 1906 to September 18, 1944) was a German Resistance fighter against the National Socialists and a Communist politician.
Franz Jacob (August 9, 1906 to September 18, 1944) was a German Resistance fighter against the National Socialists and a Communist politician.
Friedrich Aue
Friedrich Aue (27 July 1896 – 27 November 1944) was a resistance fighter against the regime of Nazi Germany.
Friedrich Aue (27 July 1896 – 27 November 1944) was a resistance fighter against the regime of Nazi Germany.
Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was a German-English industrialist, social scientist, author, political theorist, philosopher, and father of Marxist theory, alongside Karl Marx.
Friedrich Engels was a German-English industrialist, social scientist, author, political theorist, philosopher, and father of Marxist theory, alongside Karl Marx.
Fritz Anneke
Fritz Anneke was a German socialist, and newspaper editor, owner, and reporter.
Fritz Anneke was a German socialist, and newspaper editor, owner, and reporter.
Fritz Houtermans
Friedrich Georg "Fritz" Houtermans (January 22, 1903 – March 1, 1966) was a Dutch-Austrian-German atomic and nuclear physicist born in Zoppot near Danzig, West Prussia.
Friedrich Georg "Fritz" Houtermans (January 22, 1903 – March 1, 1966) was a Dutch-Austrian-German atomic and nuclear physicist born in Zoppot near Danzig, West Prussia.
George Grosz
Georg Ehrenfried Groß (July 26, 1893 – July 6, 1959) was a German artist known especially for his savagely caricatural drawings of Berlin life in the 1920s.
Georg Ehrenfried Groß (July 26, 1893 – July 6, 1959) was a German artist known especially for his savagely caricatural drawings of Berlin life in the 1920s.
Gerhard Danelius
Gerhard Danelius (April 2 1913 Berlin-Wilmersdorf – May 18 1978 Berlin-Buch) was a German communist politician.
Gerhard Danelius (April 2 1913 Berlin-Wilmersdorf – May 18 1978 Berlin-Buch) was a German communist politician.
Gustav Sobottka
Gustav Sobottka was a German politician in East Germany.
Gustav Sobottka was a German politician in East Germany.
Gustav Sobottka, Jr.
Gustav Sobottka, Jr. was a German communist and the son of Communist Party functionary and trade unionist Gustav Sobottka.
Gustav Sobottka, Jr. was a German communist and the son of Communist Party functionary and trade unionist Gustav Sobottka.
Günther Kleiber
Günther Kleiber (born September 16, 1931 in Eula) is a former communist politician from the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
Günther Kleiber (born September 16, 1931 in Eula) is a former communist politician from the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
Günther Krupkat
Günther Krupkat (5 July 1905, Berlin14 April 1990, Berlin) was a German fiction writer, known as one of the leading science fiction writers of East Germany.
Günther Krupkat (5 July 1905, Berlin14 April 1990, Berlin) was a German fiction writer, known as one of the leading science fiction writers of East Germany.
Hans Beimler (communist)
Hans Beimler (2 July 1895 – 1 December 1936) was an active member of the German Communist Party and a deputy in the Reichstag.
Hans Beimler (2 July 1895 – 1 December 1936) was an active member of the German Communist Party and a deputy in the Reichstag.
Harry Naujoks
Harry Naujoks (September 18, 1901 - October 20, 1983) was a German anti-fascist and survivor of Sachsenhausen concentration camp.
Harry Naujoks (September 18, 1901 - October 20, 1983) was a German anti-fascist and survivor of Sachsenhausen concentration camp.
Heinrich Brandler
Heinrich Brandler (1881–1967) was a German communist trade unionist, politician, revolutionary activist, and writer.
Heinrich Brandler (1881–1967) was a German communist trade unionist, politician, revolutionary activist, and writer.
Heinz Neumann (politician)
Heinz Neumann was a German politician from the Communist Party and a journalist.
Heinz Neumann was a German politician from the Communist Party and a journalist.
Henryk Grossman
Henryk Grossman (alternative spelling: Henryk Grossmann; April 14, 1881, Kraków, Grand Duchy of Cracow – November 24, 1950, Leipzig), was a Polish-German economist, historian, and revolutionary ...
Henryk Grossman (alternative spelling: Henryk Grossmann; April 14, 1881, Kraków, Grand Duchy of Cracow – November 24, 1950, Leipzig), was a Polish-German economist, historian, and revolutionary ...
Herbert Baum
Herbert Baum (February 10, 1912 – June 11, 1942) was a Jewish member of the German resistance against National Socialism.
Herbert Baum (February 10, 1912 – June 11, 1942) was a Jewish member of the German resistance against National Socialism.
Herbert Michaelis
Dr. Herbert Michaelis (September 3, 1898 — June 14, 1939) was a German lawyer and Communist and a member of the German Resistance during the Third Reich.
Dr. Herbert Michaelis (September 3, 1898 — June 14, 1939) was a German lawyer and Communist and a member of the German Resistance during the Third Reich.
Hermann Böse
Hermann Böse (May 4, 1870 – July 17, 1943) was a music teacher at the Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium, which was named after him.
Hermann Böse (May 4, 1870 – July 17, 1943) was a music teacher at the Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium, which was named after him.
Hilarius Gilges
Hilarius Gilges, (April 28, 1909 - June 20, 1933), known as "Lari" Gilges, was an Afro-German tap dancer, actor and communist.
Hilarius Gilges, (April 28, 1909 - June 20, 1933), known as "Lari" Gilges, was an Afro-German tap dancer, actor and communist.
Hugo Salzmann
Hugo Salzmann (* February 4, 1903 in Bad Kreuznach, † 1979) Unionist, German Communist in the Weimar Republic, and Anti-Fascist during and after the Second World War.
Hugo Salzmann (* February 4, 1903 in Bad Kreuznach, † 1979) Unionist, German Communist in the Weimar Republic, and Anti-Fascist during and after the Second World War.
Ingeborg Hunzinger
Ingeborg Hunzinger (February 3, 1915, Berlin – July 19, 2009, Berlin) was a German sculptor.
Ingeborg Hunzinger (February 3, 1915, Berlin – July 19, 2009, Berlin) was a German sculptor.
Johann Eccarius
Johann Eccarius (23 August 1818, Friedrichroda - 4 March 1889) was a Thuringian tailor and labour activist.
Johann Eccarius (23 August 1818, Friedrichroda - 4 March 1889) was a Thuringian tailor and labour activist.
Johanna Töpfer
Johanna Töpfer, née Schrocko (3 April 1929 – 7 January 1990), was a East German politician and Deputy Director of the FDGB.
Johanna Töpfer, née Schrocko (3 April 1929 – 7 January 1990), was a East German politician and Deputy Director of the FDGB.
Johannes R. Becher
Johannes Robert Becher (b May 22, 1891 in Munich; d October 11, 1958 in Berlin) was a German politician, novelist, and poet.
Johannes Robert Becher (b May 22, 1891 in Munich; d October 11, 1958 in Berlin) was a German politician, novelist, and poet.
John Heartfield
John Heartfield, born Helmut Herzfeld, was a pioneer in the use of art as a political weapon.
John Heartfield, born Helmut Herzfeld, was a pioneer in the use of art as a political weapon.
John Sieg
John Sieg (February 3, 1903 – October 15, 1942) was a railroad worker and journalist who publicized Nazi atrocities through the underground Communist press and fought against National Socialism ...
John Sieg (February 3, 1903 – October 15, 1942) was a railroad worker and journalist who publicized Nazi atrocities through the underground Communist press and fought against National Socialism ...
Josef Kiefel
Josef Kiefel (2 October 190911 March 1988) was a German communist who participated in the German Resistance against Hitler and fought with Soviet partisans against the Nazis.
Josef Kiefel (2 October 190911 March 1988) was a German communist who participated in the German Resistance against Hitler and fought with Soviet partisans against the Nazis.
Joseph Weydemeyer
Joseph Arnold Weydemeyer (February 2, 1818, Münster – August 26, 1866) was a military officer in the Kingdom of Prussia and the United States, as well as a journalist, politician and Marxi...
Joseph Arnold Weydemeyer (February 2, 1818, Münster – August 26, 1866) was a military officer in the Kingdom of Prussia and the United States, as well as a journalist, politician and Marxi...
Karl August Wittfogel
Karl August Wittfogel (1896 - 1988) was a German-American playwright, historian, and sinologist.
Karl August Wittfogel (1896 - 1988) was a German-American playwright, historian, and sinologist.
Karl Ibach
Karl Ibach (April 3, 1915 – May 3, 1990) was a German member of the resistance against the Third Reich and later, a writer and politician.
Karl Ibach (April 3, 1915 – May 3, 1990) was a German member of the resistance against the Third Reich and later, a writer and politician.
Karl Liebknecht
Karl Liebknecht (13 August 1871, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany – 15 January 1919, Berlin, Germany) was a German socialist and a co-founder with Rosa Luxemburg of the Spartacist League and the C...
Karl Liebknecht (13 August 1871, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany – 15 January 1919, Berlin, Germany) was a German socialist and a co-founder with Rosa Luxemburg of the Spartacist League and the C...
Karl Marx
Karl Heinrich Marx (5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and revolutionary socialist.
Karl Heinrich Marx (5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and revolutionary socialist.
Karl Pfänder
Karl Pfander was born in 1818.
Karl Pfander was born in 1818.
Karl Radek
Karl Bernhardovic Radek (Карл Бернга́рдович Ра́дек) (31 October 1885 – 19 May 1939) was a socialist active in the Polish and German movements before World War I and an international Commun...
Karl Bernhardovic Radek (Карл Бернга́рдович Ра́дек) (31 October 1885 – 19 May 1939) was a socialist active in the Polish and German movements before World War I and an international Commun...
Karl Retzlaw
Karl Retzlaw (10 February 1896 – 20 June 1979) was a German politician, representative of the Social Democratic Party, Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany and Communist Party ...
Karl Retzlaw (10 February 1896 – 20 June 1979) was a German politician, representative of the Social Democratic Party, Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany and Communist Party ...
Katharina Jacob
Katharina Jacob (March 6, 1907 – March 23, 1989) was a teacher and member of the German Resistance movement against National Socialism.
Katharina Jacob (March 6, 1907 – March 23, 1989) was a teacher and member of the German Resistance movement against National Socialism.
Kurt Maetzig
Kurt Maetzig is an East German film director who had a significant effect on the film industry in the GDR, in particular on propagandistic aspects of films.
Kurt Maetzig is an East German film director who had a significant effect on the film industry in the GDR, in particular on propagandistic aspects of films.
Kurt Schumacher (sculptor)
Kurt Schumacher (6 May 1905 – 22 December 1942) was a sculptor and Communist member of the German Resistance against National Socialism.
Kurt Schumacher (6 May 1905 – 22 December 1942) was a sculptor and Communist member of the German Resistance against National Socialism.
Käthe Kollwitz
Käthe Kollwitz was a German painter, printmaker, and sculptor whose work offered an eloquent and often searing account of the human condition in the first half of the 20th century.
Käthe Kollwitz was a German painter, printmaker, and sculptor whose work offered an eloquent and often searing account of the human condition in the first half of the 20th century.
Lilly Becher
Lilly Becher (née Korpus, 27 January 1901, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia 20 September 1978, Berlin) was a German writer, journalist, and communist activist.
Lilly Becher (née Korpus, 27 January 1901, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia 20 September 1978, Berlin) was a German writer, journalist, and communist activist.
Lina Haag
Lina Haag née Jäger (born 18 January 1907 in Hagkling near Gschwend) is a former member of the Youth movement of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) in the small Württemberg town of Schwäbi...
Lina Haag née Jäger (born 18 January 1907 in Hagkling near Gschwend) is a former member of the Youth movement of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) in the small Württemberg town of Schwäbi...
Liselotte Herrmann
Liselotte Herrmann (called “Lilo”, 23 June 1906 or 1909 in Berlin – 20 June 1938 in Berlin-Plötzensee, executed) was a German Communist resistance fighter during the Third Reich.
Liselotte Herrmann (called “Lilo”, 23 June 1906 or 1909 in Berlin – 20 June 1938 in Berlin-Plötzensee, executed) was a German Communist resistance fighter during the Third Reich.
Luise Kähler
Luise Kähler (1869 – September 1955) was a German socialist, trade union leader and politician.
Luise Kähler (1869 – September 1955) was a German socialist, trade union leader and politician.
Margarete Buber-Neumann
Margarete Buber-Neumann, was a member of the Communist Party of Germany during the years of the Weimar Republic.
Margarete Buber-Neumann, was a member of the Communist Party of Germany during the years of the Weimar Republic.
Margot Honecker
Margot Honecker née Feist is a former Communist politician, who was a prominent member of the political elite in East Germany.
Margot Honecker née Feist is a former Communist politician, who was a prominent member of the political elite in East Germany.
Markus Wolf
Markus Johannes "Mischa" Wolf (19 January 1923 – 9 November 2006) was head of the General Intelligence Administration (Hauptverwaltung Aufklärung), the foreign intelligence division of East ...
Markus Johannes "Mischa" Wolf (19 January 1923 – 9 November 2006) was head of the General Intelligence Administration (Hauptverwaltung Aufklärung), the foreign intelligence division of East ...
Martin Hoop
Martin Hoop (born Carl Martin Hoop April 14, 1892 in Lägerdorf, District of Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein; died May 11, 1933 in Zwickau) was a district leader in the Communist Party of Germany i...
Martin Hoop (born Carl Martin Hoop April 14, 1892 in Lägerdorf, District of Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein; died May 11, 1933 in Zwickau) was a district leader in the Communist Party of Germany i...
Moses Hess
Moses Hess was a Jewish philosopher and socialist, and one of the founders of Labor Zionism.
Moses Hess was a Jewish philosopher and socialist, and one of the founders of Labor Zionism.
Olga Benário Prestes
Olga Benário Prestes was a German-Brazilian communist militant, born in Munich as Olga Gutmann Benário.
Olga Benário Prestes was a German-Brazilian communist militant, born in Munich as Olga Gutmann Benário.
Oskar Hoffmann (politician)
Oskar Hoffmann was a German editor and politician.
Oskar Hoffmann was a German editor and politician.
Paul Eltzbacher
Paul Eltzbacher, (February 18, 1868 in Cologne to October 25, 1928 in Berlin), was a Jewish German law professor.
Paul Eltzbacher, (February 18, 1868 in Cologne to October 25, 1928 in Berlin), was a Jewish German law professor.
Paul Massing
Paul Wilhelm Massing was a German sociologist.
Paul Wilhelm Massing was a German sociologist.
Paul Verner
Paul Verner (b. April 26, 1911, Chemnitz, d. December 12, 1986, Berlin) was a German communist politician.
Paul Verner (b. April 26, 1911, Chemnitz, d. December 12, 1986, Berlin) was a German communist politician.
Richard Peter
Richard Peter (10 May 1895 – 3 October 1977) was a German press photographer and photojournalist.
Richard Peter (10 May 1895 – 3 October 1977) was a German press photographer and photojournalist.
Robert Abshagen
Robert Abshagen (January 12, 1911 — July 10, 1944) was a German Resistance fighter against National Socialism and a Communist.
Robert Abshagen (January 12, 1911 — July 10, 1944) was a German Resistance fighter against National Socialism and a Communist.
Robert René Kuczynski
Robert René Kuczynski (1876–1947) was a German-based, Jewish economist and demographer and is said to be one of the founders of modern vital statistics.
Robert René Kuczynski (1876–1947) was a German-based, Jewish economist and demographer and is said to be one of the founders of modern vital statistics.
Robert Uhrig
Robert Uhrig (March 8, 1903 – August 21, 1944) was a German communist and resistance fighter against National Socialism.
Robert Uhrig (March 8, 1903 – August 21, 1944) was a German communist and resistance fighter against National Socialism.
Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg was a Marxist theorist, philosopher, economist and activist of Polish Jewish descent who became a naturalized German citizen.
Rosa Luxemburg was a Marxist theorist, philosopher, economist and activist of Polish Jewish descent who became a naturalized German citizen.
Rudolf Herrnstadt
Rudolf Herrnstadt (18 March 1903, Gleiwitz Gliwice28 August 1966, Halle, Saxony-Anhalt) was a German journalist and communist politicianmost notable for his anti-fascist activity as an exile f...
Rudolf Herrnstadt (18 March 1903, Gleiwitz Gliwice28 August 1966, Halle, Saxony-Anhalt) was a German journalist and communist politicianmost notable for his anti-fascist activity as an exile f...
Ruth Fischer
Ruth Fischer was a German Communist, a co-founder of the Austrian Communist Party in 1918.
Ruth Fischer was a German Communist, a co-founder of the Austrian Communist Party in 1918.
Samuel Mitja Rapoport
Samuel Mitja Rapoport (27 November 1912 Volochysk, Russo-Austrian border region, now Ukraine – 7 July 2004, Berlin) was a prominent physician, biochemist, European Jewish émigré, and Communist w...
Samuel Mitja Rapoport (27 November 1912 Volochysk, Russo-Austrian border region, now Ukraine – 7 July 2004, Berlin) was a prominent physician, biochemist, European Jewish émigré, and Communist w...
Stephen Born
Stephen Born's real name was Simon Buttermilch.
Stephen Born's real name was Simon Buttermilch.
Tamara Bunke
Haydée Tamara Bunke Bider (November 19, 1937 – August 31, 1967), better known as Tania or Tania the Guerrilla, was an Argentine-born East German communist revolutionary and spy...
Haydée Tamara Bunke Bider (November 19, 1937 – August 31, 1967), better known as Tania or Tania the Guerrilla, was an Argentine-born East German communist revolutionary and spy...
Ursula Kuczynski
Ursula Maria Kuczynski (15 May 1907, Schöneberg, Prussia, German Empire – 7 July 2000, Berlin, Germany, also known as Ruth Werner, Ursula Beurton and Ursula Hamburger) was a Ge...
Ursula Maria Kuczynski (15 May 1907, Schöneberg, Prussia, German Empire – 7 July 2000, Berlin, Germany, also known as Ruth Werner, Ursula Beurton and Ursula Hamburger) was a Ge...
Walter Kolbenhoff
Walter Kolbenhoff, born as Walter Hoffman (20 May 1908 - 29 January 1993), was a German novelist.
Walter Kolbenhoff, born as Walter Hoffman (20 May 1908 - 29 January 1993), was a German novelist.
Walter Vielhauer
Walter Vielhauer (April 1, 1909 in Reutlingen - April 19, 1986 in Heilbronn) was a communist and anti-fascist of Heilbronn who was held captive by Nazi Germany before and during World War II.
Walter Vielhauer (April 1, 1909 in Reutlingen - April 19, 1986 in Heilbronn) was a communist and anti-fascist of Heilbronn who was held captive by Nazi Germany before and during World War II.
Werner Scholem
Werner Scholem was a member of the German Reichstag in 1924-1928 and a leading member of the Communist Party of Germany.
Werner Scholem was a member of the German Reichstag in 1924-1928 and a leading member of the Communist Party of Germany.
Wilfried Maaß
Wilfried Maaß (b. 1931, d. 2005) was a German politician.
Wilfried Maaß (b. 1931, d. 2005) was a German politician.
Wilhelm Hammann
Willhelm Hammann (February 25, 1897 in Biebesheim am Rhein – July 26, 1955 in Rüsselsheim) was a German educator and communist politician.
Willhelm Hammann (February 25, 1897 in Biebesheim am Rhein – July 26, 1955 in Rüsselsheim) was a German educator and communist politician.
Wilhelm Koenen
Wilhelm Koenen was a communist and an East German politician.
Wilhelm Koenen was a communist and an East German politician.
Wilhelm Weitling
Wilhelm Weitling (October 5, 1808–January 24, 1871) was an important 19th-century European radical.
Wilhelm Weitling (October 5, 1808–January 24, 1871) was an important 19th-century European radical.
Wilhelm Zaisser
Wilhelm Zaisser (June 20, 1893-March 3, 1958) was a German communist politician and the first Minister for State Security of the German Democratic Republic (1950–1953).
Wilhelm Zaisser (June 20, 1893-March 3, 1958) was a German communist politician and the first Minister for State Security of the German Democratic Republic (1950–1953).
Willi Kreikemeyer
Willi Kreikemeyer (* 1894, † unknown, probably 1950) was a German labourer and a Communist.
Willi Kreikemeyer (* 1894, † unknown, probably 1950) was a German labourer and a Communist.
Wolfgang Heinz (actor)
David Hirsch (May 18, 1900 - October 30, 1984), known as Wolfgang Heinz, was an Austrian and East German actor and theater director.
David Hirsch (May 18, 1900 - October 30, 1984), known as Wolfgang Heinz, was an Austrian and East German actor and theater director.