Otto Wels
Otto Wels was a prominent German politician and a leading figure in the Social Democratic Party (SPD) during the Weimar Republic. He served as the party's parliamentary leader and is best remembered for his courageous opposition to Adolf Hitler's Enabling Act in 1933, where he famously proclaimed that while freedom and life could be taken from them, their honor could not be. Wels's legacy is closely tied to the SPD's long-standing fight against fascism and right-wing extremism in Germany.
Born on Sep 15, 1882 (142 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 2 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 120,726 | $3,845,000 | 5,540$ |
| Totals | 2 | 83,783,942 | 120,726 | $3,845,000 | 5,540$ |
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Germany:
Otto Wels is referenced in the context of the Bundestag's meeting room named after him, which is currently used by the SPD.
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Germany:
Otto Wels was a social democratic faction leader who courageously opposed the National Socialists in 1933.
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Switzerland:
Otto Wels bravely opposed Adolf Hitler in a speech in the Reichstag.
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Greece:
Otto Wels was a historical figure in the SPD who spoke against the emergency decrees of the National Socialists in 1933.
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Germany:
Otto Wels is noted for his historical significance as the faction leader in 1933 who opposed Hitler's Enabling Act.
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