Marinus van der Lubbe was a Dutch communist who was tried, convicted, and executed by the government of Nazi Germany for setting fire to the Reichstag building—the national parliament of Germany—on 27 February 1933. During his trial, the prosecution argued that van der Lubbe had acted on behalf of a wider communist conspiracy, while left-wing anti-Nazis argued that the fire was a false flag attack arranged by the Nazis themselves. In 2008, nearly 75 years after the event, the German government granted van der Lubbe a posthumous pardon.
Marinus van der Lubbe
communist and alleged arsonist
Notable For
Dutch communist and alleged arsonist
Marinus van der Lubbe's Historical Timeline
Nazi Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame and execut
Nazi Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame and execute Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe
Marinus van der Lubbe dies
Marinus van der Lubbe, Dutch communist and alleged arsonist, known for dutch communist and alleged arsonist, died on 1934-01-10.
Associated Historical Events
Nazi Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame and execut
Nazi Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame and execute Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe
death
Marinus van der Lubbe dies
Marinus van der Lubbe, Dutch communist and alleged arsonist, known for dutch communist and alleged arsonist, died on 1934-01-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marinus van der Lubbe born?
- Marinus van der Lubbe was born on 1909-01-10 (Dutch).
- What is Marinus van der Lubbe known for?
- Dutch communist and alleged arsonist
- What historical events involved Marinus van der Lubbe?
- Marinus van der Lubbe was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Nazi Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame and execut, Marinus van der Lubbe dies.
- When did Marinus van der Lubbe die?
- Marinus van der Lubbe died on 1934-01-01.