About Berta Zimmermann
Lived 1902 – 1937 (aged 35). Berta Zimmermann was a Swiss politician and communist, known for Comintern.
Berthe Zimmermann (27 September 1902 – 2 December 1937) (also spelled "Berta Zimmermann" and "Bertha Zimmermann") was a Swiss communist and wife of Fritz Platten. She headed the courier section of the Comintern's OMS (International Liaison Department) in Moscow in 1935 and was summarily executed during the Great Purge in 1937.
Background Zimmermann was born in Zürich, Switzerland, to a Protestant family on September 27, 1902.
Death Zimmermann was executed 2 December 1937 in Moscow.
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Who was Berta Zimmermann?
Swiss politician (1902-1937)
When was Berta Zimmermann born?
Berta Zimmermann was born on 27 September 1902 in Zurich.
When did Berta Zimmermann die?
Berta Zimmermann died on 14 November 1937 in Moscow.
What was Berta Zimmermann's occupation?
Berta Zimmermann was a politician and communist.
What was Berta Zimmermann known for?
Berta Zimmermann was known for Comintern.
What nationality was Berta Zimmermann?
Berta Zimmermann was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Berta Zimmermann. https://biography.guide/berta-zimmermann/
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