Ruth Fischer
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Ruth Fischer (11 December 1895 – 13 March 1961) was an Austrian and German Communist, and a co-founder of the Austrian Communist Party (KPÖ) in 1918. Along with her partner Arkadi Maslow, she led the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) through both the May 1924 and December 1924 federal elections. After being removed from the KPD, she became involved with various anti-Stalinist left-wing groups, and would remain a staunch anti-Stalinist activist for the rest of her life.
Quick Facts Member of the Reichstag, Constituency ...
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Constituency | Berlin |
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In office 1924–1929 | |
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Born | Elfriede Eisler 11 December 1895 Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire (now Leipzig, Saxony, Germany) |
Died | 13 March 1961 (1961-03-14) (aged 65) Paris, France |
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Domestic partner | Arkadi Maslow (1919–1941) |
Children | 1 |
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Alma mater | University of Vienna |
Known for | charter member of the Austrian Communist Party, anti-stalinism |
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