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Kurt Eisner
German politician and journalist (1867-1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kurt Eisner (14 May 1867 in Berlin ā 21 February 1919 in Munich)[1] was a Bavarian politician and journalist. As a German socialist journalist and statesman, he organized the Socialist Revolution that took over the Wittelsbach monarchy in Bavaria in November 1918.[1] He is used as an example of charismatic authority by Max Weber.
Quick Facts Minister President of Bavaria, Preceded by ...
Kurt Eisner | |
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Minister President of Bavaria | |
In office 8 November 1918 ā 21 February 1919 | |
Preceded by | Otto Ritter von Dandl |
Succeeded by | Johannes Hoffmann |
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Born | (1867-05-14)14 May 1867 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 21 February 1919(1919-02-21) (aged 51) Munich, Free State of Bavaria |
Nationality | German |
Political party | Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany |
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Eisner was of Jewish descent.