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Peter Nothjung

Peter Nothjung (24 July 1821 – 4 October 1866) was a tailor in Cologne, Germany, where he joined the Cologne Workers' Association. Nothjung also became a member of the Communist League. Nothjung later was accused by Prussian authorities of traitorous activities and became one of defendants in the "Cologne Communist Trial" in 1852.

Peter Nothjung

Born
1821 · Mülheim.
Died
1866 · Wrocław.
Nationality
Germany
Occupation
revolutionary · tailor · communist · photographer
Languages
German

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Peter Nothjung (24 July 1821 – 4 October 1866) was a tailor in Cologne, Germany, where he joined the Cologne Workers' Association. Nothjung also became a member of the Communist League. Nothjung later was accused by Prussian authorities of traitorous activities and became one of defendants in the "Cologne Communist Trial" in 1852.

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