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Hermann Knüfken

1893 – 1976

German sailor, trade unionist and political activist

Trade unionist Resistance fighter Union member
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About Hermann Knüfken

Lived 1893 – 1976 (aged 82). Hermann Knüfken was a German trade unionist, resistance fighter and union member.

Hermann Knüfken (9 February 1893 – 8 February 1976) was a German trade unionist, communist activist and anti-fascist.

Knüfken was a sailor who was conscripted into the Imperial German Navy in 1914. In 1917 he deserted, going to Denmark. He returned to Germany after being offered an amnesty but was soon re-arrested. However he was released by sailors during the November Revolution.

In 1921 he hijacked the ship Senator Schröder to transport Franz Jung, Cläre Jung and Jan Appel to the Second World Congress of the Communist International in Moscow.

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Important facts

Born
9 February 1893, Düsseldorf
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 February 1976, Brighton
Occupation
Trade unionist, resistance fighter, union member
Nationality
Germany

People in Hermann Knüfken's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Franz Jung
Franz Jung
b. 1966
Catholic priest
 Portrait of Cläre Jung
Cläre Jung
1892 – 1981
Journalist
 Portrait of Jan Appel
Jan Appel
1890 – 1985
Politician

Contemporaries

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Heike Kamerlingh Onnes
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 Portrait of Hendrik Lorentz
Hendrik Lorentz
1853 – 1928
Theoretical physicist
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Henri-Alexandre Deslandres
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Astronomer
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Professor

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hermann Knüfken?

German sailor, trade unionist and political activist (1893–1976)

When was Hermann Knüfken born?

Hermann Knüfken was born on 9 February 1893 in Düsseldorf.

When did Hermann Knüfken die?

Hermann Knüfken died on 8 February 1976 in Brighton.

What was Hermann Knüfken's occupation?

Hermann Knüfken was a trade unionist, resistance fighter and union member.

What nationality was Hermann Knüfken?

Hermann Knüfken was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hermann Knüfken

· Wikidata: Q1113807

· DBpedia: Hermann Knüfken

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