Memorial Carl von Ossietzky

This plaque commemorates Carl von Ossietzky, who worked here until 1933. He was a pacifist, writer and journalist. In 1936, while he was imprisoned in Esterwegen concentration camp, he was awarded the Peace Nobelprize. On 4 May 1938 he died of the consequences of his imprisonement.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: OTFW