Ernst Friedrich
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Ernst Friedrich

German anarchist and pacifist (1894–1967)

Ernst Friedrich (25 February 1894 – 2 May 1967) was a German anarcho-pacifist.2

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Born Feb 25, 1894, died May 2, 1967.1

Companies

Early life and education

Childhood and youth

Ernst Friedrich was born in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) as the 13th child of a cleaning lady and a saddler. After finishing elementary school, he started an apprenticeship as a bookprinter in 1908. Soon after, he quit the apprenticeship and started studying acting. He earned money by working in a factory. He was one of the founders of the Breslau Association for Youth Workers. In 1911, he became a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. From 1912 until 1914 he travelled in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland. In 1914, he made his acting debut in his hometown and had a performance at the royal theater in Potsdam.

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Career

Occupation: politician, actor, resistance fighter, peace activist, opinion journalist, writer, pacifist.5

Known for: Krieg dem Kriege.6

Personal life

  • BornFeb 25, 1894, Wrocław7
  • DiedMay 2, 1967, Le Perreux-sur-Marne8
  • CitizenshipFrance, Germany9