Killing of Benno Ohnesorg
Benno Ohnesorg (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛno ˈʔoːnəzɔɐ̯k]; 15 October 1940 – 2 June 1967) was a West German university student killed by a policeman during a demonstration in West Berlin. His death spurred the growth of the left-wing German student movement.
Benno Ohnesorg | |
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| Born | 15 October 1940 Hanover, Germany |
| Died | 2 June 1967 (aged 26) Charlottenburg, West Berlin, West Germany |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Alma mater | Freie Universität Berlin |
| Occupation | Student |
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