Rosa Luxemburg

Who was Rosa Luxemburg?

Rosa Luxemburg was one of the leaders of the Spartacist League who were a group of extreme socialists from the Independent Socialist Party (USPD) and supporters of the Communist Party in Germany.

When was Rosa Luxemburg active?

Rosa Luxemburg led the Spartacist uprising in January 1919.

What was Rosa Luxemburg important to the Weimar Republic?

Rosa Luxemburg was important because she and Karl Liebknecht led a failed attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic in January 1919.

When did Rosa Luxemburg die?

Rosa Luxemburg died on 16th January, 1919.

Who killed Rosa Luxemburg?

Rosa Luxemburg was killed by members of the Freikorps and her body was dumped in a canal in Berlin.