Felix Dzerjinski
Felix Dzerjinski was a Polish revolutionary and a key figure in the establishment of the Soviet state as the head of the Cheka, the Soviet secret police, which played a crucial role during the Red Terror. His leadership was instrumental in implementing widespread violence and repression to eliminate perceived enemies of the Bolshevik regime, making him a significant architect of Soviet totalitarianism.
Born on Sep 11, 1877 (148 years old)
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Dzerjinski led the CEKA, which became the central instrument of violence during the Red Terror.
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