Arthur Zimmermann

Politician

1864 – 1940

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Who was Arthur Zimmermann?

Arthur Zimmermann was State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the German Empire from November 22, 1916, until his resignation on August 6, 1917. His name is associated with the Zimmermann Telegram during World War I. However, he was also closely involved in plans to support an Irish rebellion, an Indian rebellion, and to help the Communists undermine Tsarist Russia. He has been called "arguably the most destructive person of the twentieth century."

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Born
Oct 5, 1864
East Prussia
Nationality
  • Germany
Died
Jun 6, 1940
Berlin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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