Benno Ohnesorg
Benno Ohnesorg was a German student and activist whose death during a protest against the Shah of Iran's visit to West Germany in 1967 became a catalyst for the German student movement and broader countercultural activism in the late 1960s. His shooting by the police marked a significant turning point in the political awareness and radicalization of students in Germany.
Born on Jan 01, 1942 (84 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 14,376 | $700,000 | 1,163$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 14,376 | $700,000 | 1,163$ |
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Switzerland:
Benno Ohnesorg was a student who was shot by a police officer during a demonstration against the Shah's visit in 1967.
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Germany:
Benno Ohnesorg was shot by a police officer during the Shah of Persia's visit.
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Switzerland:
Benno Ohnesorg was a student shot during a protest against the Shah's regime, marking a significant moment in the opposition.
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