Ulrike Meinhof
1934–1976 (age 42)
Biography
Ulrike Meinhof was a German writer and journalist born in 1934 who initially pursued a career in letters and media. Her early work demonstrated intellectual engagement with contemporary social and political issues of her time.
Meinhof's life took a dramatic turn as she became involved in radical political movements, making her a significant and controversial figure in late twentieth-century German history. She died in 1976, and her complex legacy continues to be examined by scholars studying this turbulent period in European history.