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Meinhof Ulrike

Oct 7, 1934

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Events Events

Death:Death of Father 1940

Death:Death of Mother 1948

Relationship : Marriage 1961 (Klaus Rohl)

Family : Change in family responsibilities 1962 (Birth of twins)

Relationship : Meet a significant person 1969 (Andreas Baader)

Financial Crime Perpetration January 1971 (Series of bank robberies) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Crime : Homicide Perpetration 22 December 1971 (Second cop killed) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Social Crime Perpetration 11 May 1972 (Planted bombs in army headquaters) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Crime : Arrest 15 June 1972 chart Placidus Equal_H.

Crime : Trial dates 21 May 1975 chart Placidus Equal_H.

Death:Death by Suicide 9 May 1976 (Hanged herself, age 41) chart Placidus Equal_H.

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German journalist, left-wing activist and author, later part of the Baader/Meinhof group, who used terrorism as a form of political protest. Meinhofs father died when in 1940 and her mother in 1948. She was raised by a caring foster-mother. Smart and a natural leader, she married Klaus Röhl in 1961, a columnist and editor in chief of the local paper. They had twin daughters on 21 September 1962. Meinhof became an author, a TV and radio playwright and a talk-show personality. In 1969, she met Andreas Baader and they teamed up to form the Baader-Meinhof gang, calling themselves RAF (Red Army Faction). They began a series of efficient bank robberies in Berlin in January 1971 and the killing began with their shooting of a cop in October, with a second cop killed on 22 December 1971. Building up an arsenal of guns and explosives, Baader led the gang in planting bombs in an army headquarters on 11 May 1972. The explosion killed one and wounded 13. The "Peoples War" continued with a series of bombings until a secret tip led to the polices discovery of their bomb factory-HQ. They shut themselves in the garage while the police bombarded them with tear-gas grenades, all shown on live German TV. When Baader was captured, they gave up and were all apprehended, Meinhof on 15 June 1972. The trial began on 21 May 1975 of Baader, Meinhof, Ensslin and Raspe, with charges that covered 350 pages. While in prison, Meinhof tore the prison towels into strips and hanged herself on 9 May 1976. Her daughter Bettina Röhl (born 21 September 1962) published the book Die RAF hat euch lieb (The RAF loves you) in 2018 where she analyzed her and her twin sisters childhood experiences critically. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Ulrike Meinhof (1934-1976)

Ulrike Meinhof was a German left-wing journalist, co-founder of the Red Army Faction (RAF), also known as the Baader-Meinhof Group. Born in Oldenburg, Germany, she gained prominence as a journalist for the left-wing magazine konkret. Her writing often critiqued the West German government and its perceived complicity with former Nazis, as well as US involvement in the Vietnam War.

Meinhof's transition from journalist to militant remains a subject of intense study. In 1970, she participated in the freeing of Andreas Baader from police custody, marking a turning point in her life. This event solidified her commitment to armed struggle and led to her becoming a key figure in the RAF. The group engaged in bombings, bank robberies, kidnappings, and assassinations, aiming to overthrow what they saw as a fascist state.

Information on Meinhof's social media presence is unavailable, as social media platforms as we know them today did not exist during her lifetime. Her public profile was primarily shaped through her journalistic work and, later, through the RAF's communiqués and actions.

Her most significant "project," tragically, became the RAF itself. Within the group, Meinhof was involved in developing their ideology and strategy. She authored several influential essays and manifestos outlining their political goals and justifications for violence. Notable among these are "The Urban Guerrilla Concept" and "The Baader-Meinhof Group's Declaration." These writings provide insight into the group's radical leftist ideology, which was influenced by Marxist-Leninist theory, anti-imperialism, and a deep distrust of the West German establishment.

Meinhof was arrested in 1972 and charged with numerous crimes, including murder and the formation of a criminal association. While awaiting trial in Stammheim Prison, she was found dead in her cell in 1976. The official cause of death was ruled as suicide by hanging, although controversies surrounding her death persist. Her life and death remain highly contested and continue to fuel debate about political extremism, state repression, and the role of media in shaping public perception.

It's crucial to remember that the RAF's actions caused significant harm and loss of life. While understanding Meinhof's background and motivations can offer historical context, it does not justify the violence the group perpetrated.

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