Arrest of Frederich Gustav Emil Martin Niemoller
The leader of the Protestant opposition to the German Christians is arrested
Role range: 1933-1945
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Frederich Gustav Emil Martin Niemoller Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederich Gustav Emil Martin Niemoller through 4 dated historical records for Germany.
Frederich Gustav Emil Martin Niemoller, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1927–1961Years on this page
1927
1931
Pastor
Appointed Pastor of the Berlin Congregation
1937
Arrest of Frederich Gustav Emil Martin Niemoller
Leader of the Protestant opposition, arrested for opposition to the Nazi regime
1961
President of Germany
Appointed President of the World Council of Churches
Role range: 1961-1968
Records, sources and methodology
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