
Felix Dzerzhinsky
Felix Dzerzhinsky was a Polish-Russian revolutionary and the founder of the Cheka, the Soviet Union's first secret police organization. He played a crucial role in the early years of the Soviet regime, overseeing the Red Terror and the suppression of counter-revolutionary elements. Dzerzhinsky is often associated with the brutal tactics employed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War.
Born on Sep 11, 1877 (147 years old)
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Felix Dzerzhinsky was the founder and first chairman of the Cheka, which was involved in the repression during the Bolshevik revolution.
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