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James Broh

1867 – 1942

German lawyer

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Lived 1867 – 1942 (aged 74–75). James Broh was a lawyer, jurist and writer.

James Broh (9 November 1867, Perleberg – 1942, Paris) was a German lawyer, publisher and left-wing political activist.

Broh came from a Jewish family and studied law in Berlin. After graduating, he received a doctorate in law and trained for the Prussian judicial service. He joined the Social Democratic Party of Germany during this period. He was encouraged in his legal career by August Bebel and Wilhelm Liebknecht, who hoped that Broh would provide legal defence to Socialist activists. Broh worked as a lawyer in Berlin. He also wrote for various magazines and was a founding member of the Socialist Youth Organisation "The working youth". During this period he belonged to the revisionist wing of the party.

In 1921 he was a co-founder of the Allgemeine Arbeiter-Union – Einheitsorganisation (AAU-E) alongside Otto Rühle, Franz Pfemfert and Oskar Kanehl. Broh was a contributor to Die Aktion:

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Birth century
Died
1942, Paris
Nationality
German Reich

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Broh?

German lawyer (1867–1942)

When was James Broh born?

James Broh was born on 9 November 1867 in Perleberg.

When did James Broh die?

James Broh died in 1942 in Paris.

What was James Broh's occupation?

James Broh was a lawyer, jurist and writer.

What nationality was James Broh?

James Broh's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Broh

· Wikidata: Q1680066

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