Georg Elser
Georg Elser was a German carpenter and anti-Nazi activist known for his attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler in 1939. He meticulously planned a bombing at the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich, aiming to eliminate the dictator during a speech. Unfortunately, the bomb detonated 13 minutes after Hitler had left the venue, resulting in Elser's capture by the Gestapo. He was subsequently imprisoned and ultimately executed in the Dachau concentration camp in 1945. Elser's legacy as a resistance fighter has gained recognition over the years, with memorials established in his honor, emphasizing his courage and the importance of standing against tyranny.
Born on Jan 04, 1903 (122 years old)
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Georg Elser is noted as a communist resistor who attempted to assassinate Hitler in 1939.
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Germany:
Georg Elser planned his assassination attempt on Hitler meticulously and was murdered in Dachau concentration camp shortly before the end of the war.
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