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Rudolf Ströhlinger

1865 – 1945

German trade unionist

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Lived 1865 – 1945 (aged 79). Rudolf Ströhlinger was a German waiter and trade unionist.

Rudolf Ströhlinger (6 October 1865 – 7 August 1945) was an Austrian trade unionist, active in Germany.

Born in Vienna, Ströhlinger trained as a waiter, and in 1883 moved to work in the industry in Berlin. In 1890, he joined the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), and was a founder member of an organisation of hospitality workers in Berlin. In 1898, this became part of the Union of German Restaurant Workers, Ströhlinger becoming its full-time treasurer. In 1920, the union became part of the Central Union of Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Employees (ZVHCR), Ströhlinger becoming its president. He was also appointed to the Provisional Reich Economic Committee. In 1924, he also became the general secretary of the International Union of Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Workers (IUHR).

Ströhlinger retired as leader of the ZVHCR in 1930, but he remained the leader of the IUHR until the Nazi government banned German unions in 1933. In October, he was arrested and spent two weeks in the Oranienburg concentration camp. In 1935, his naturalisation as a German citizen was revoked, although he successfully fought attempts to expel him from the country. He survived World War II, dying in August 1945.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Waiter, trade unionist
Nationality
Positions held
Board member, Chairperson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudolf Ströhlinger?

German trade unionist (1865–1945)

When was Rudolf Ströhlinger born?

Rudolf Ströhlinger was born on 6 October 1865 in Vienna.

When did Rudolf Ströhlinger die?

Rudolf Ströhlinger died on 7 August 1945 in Borgsdorf.

What was Rudolf Ströhlinger's occupation?

Rudolf Ströhlinger was a waiter and trade unionist.

What nationality was Rudolf Ströhlinger?

Rudolf Ströhlinger was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudolf Ströhlinger

· Wikidata: Q15843278

· DBpedia: Rudolf Ströhlinger

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