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Karl Heinrich Ulrichs
German jurist, writer and gay rights activist (1825–1895) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Heinrich Ulrichs (28 August 1825 – 14 July 1895) was a German lawyer, jurist, journalist, and writer who is regarded today as a pioneer of sexology[1] and the modern gay rights movement. Ulrichs has been described as the "first gay man in world history."[2]
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Born | (1825-08-28)28 August 1825 Aurich, Kingdom of Hanover, German Confederation |
Died | 14 July 1895(1895-07-14) (aged 69) L'Aquila, Kingdom of Italy |
Known for | Campaigning for gay rights |
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