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Ludwig Quidde

1858 – 1941

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Wikipedia Summary

Ludwig Quidde was a German politician and pacifist who is mainly remembered today for his acerbic criticism of German Emperor Wilhelm II. Quidde's long career spanned four different eras of German history: Otto von Bismarck, the Hohenzollern Empire under Wilhelm II (1888–1918), the Weimar Republic (1918–1933); and Nazi Germany. In 1927, Quidde was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
March 23, 1858
Bremen
Date of death
March 5, 1941
Geneva
Citizenship

German Reich

Occupations & fields
politicianmedievalisthistorianpacifisteditormember of parliament
Awards & honours
Nobel Peace Prize
Notable works
Nobel Peace Prize
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