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Bonhoeffer: Murdered by the Nazis 80 years ago • Apr. 8, 2025, 4:07 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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Born February 4, 1906 • Germany
Died April 9, 1945 (aged 39) • Germany
Subjects Of Study Protestantism
Role In July Plot

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