About Max Dortu
Lived 1826 – 1849 (aged 23). Max Dortu was a German revolutionary, politician and beamter.
Max Dortu (1826–1849) was a German-born revolutionary democrat. He took part in the Berlin uprising of March 18, 1848 and participated in the Baden-Palatinate uprising of 1849. Following the suppression of the uprisings, the Prussian intervention forces in Baden eventually captured Dortu in Freiburg. He was tried by court martial and executed by a firing squad.
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Who was Max Dortu?
German revolutionary (1826-1849)
When was Max Dortu born?
Max Dortu was born on 29 June 1826 in Potsdam.
When did Max Dortu die?
Max Dortu died on 31 July 1849 in Freiburg im Breisgau.
What was Max Dortu's occupation?
Max Dortu was a revolutionary, politician and beamter.
What nationality was Max Dortu?
Max Dortu was German.
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